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Beneath the Bell Jar: Exploring Esther Greenwood s Mental Health Journey in Sylvia Plath s Seminal Novel Jennie Posumah; Muhammad Ilham Ali; Fivy A. Andries
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): E CLUE: Journal of English Culture Language Literature and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/eclue.v12i1.10091

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This study delves into Sylvia Plath s The Bell Jar focusing on the protagonist Esther Greenwood s nuanced portrayal of mental illness Through a qualitative approach the research explores Esther s psychological journey examining her struggles and resilience in the face of mental health challenges The study employs various literary analysis techniques to dissect and interpret the novel s content with the primary data source being Plath s prose itself This approach provides a broader context and theoretical framework for understanding the novel s themes blending literary analysis with psychological and sociological perspectives The study pays particular attention to the depiction of 1950s psychiatric treatments critically examining their inadequacies and limitations Special focus is given to the portrayal of electroconvulsive therapy a controversial treatment that plays a significant role in Esther s experiences Findings underscore the critical importance of empathetic care and robust societal support in addressing mental health challenges By delving into Esther s experiences the research illuminates the profound impact of understanding compassion and appropriate treatment on individuals struggling with mental illness Furthermore this analysis reveals how Plath s work continues to resonate with contemporary readers touching on timeless themes of identity societal expectations and the human psyche The study argues that The Bell Jar serves as a poignant exploration of mental illness and a critique of societal norms and mental health treatment in mid 20th century America This interdisciplinary approach appeals to a broad scholarly audience interested in literature mental health and social history offering insights that bridge multiple fields of study < p>
Comprehension and Considerations of Parents Needed Before Put The Children Into Preschool Meity Muntuuntu; Jennie Posumah; Imelda Lolowang; Aprillya A. Suoth
Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Culture Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): JELTEC: Journal of English Language Teaching Literature and Culture
Publisher : English Education Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/jeltec.v1i2.6238

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Comprehension and considerations of parents that needed before put the children into preschool Nowadays many parents want to put < em>their children into early childhood education like Preschool All of the partial of early childhood education like teacher preschool institute or school and especially parents are expect their children to get a good achievement or good progress in learning education Preschool is an early childhood program in which children combine learning with play in a program run by professionally trained adults This research aimed to help the teacher parents and preschool to understand their role and contribution to gain the successful and effectiveness of learning process in early childhood education Especially to help parents to take a right comprehension and consideration that needed for they to know before put their children into preschool This article was using library research The data were collected from several sources such as journal articles literature This article showed right comprehension and considerations by parents before put children into preschool are important because it could help parent and children to be selectively choose the institutional of preschool that provide they needed Remembering every child had different needs This article could help parents to identify the basics that should provide by preschool including the good materials activities place hygiene character education and moral values< em>< p>