The Bell Jar, Ch. 9-10

It has been quite a harsh time recently for Esther, and when she returns to Boston, she acts quite peculiar. By peculiar I mean she has begun to go crazy, like when trying to read a book, but the letters start sliding off the page, you know, crazy person mannerisms. This is most likely influenced by her night with Marco, the man who definitely views women as 'lesser beings'. And his beating, and intended rape of Esther would screw up any person, so its no wonder she is going crazy.