The Bell Jar
The Bell JarSylvia Plath
Characters in The Bell Jar
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Esther Greenwood
A talented, ambitious young woman and aspiring writer whose descent into a mental breakdown is depicted through her internal monologue.
Supporting characters
Doctor Nolan
The sympathetic psychiatrist who oversees Esther's later treatment.
Buddy Willard
Esther's conventional medical-student suitor.