The Bell Jar: Chapter 5-6

At first Esther really liked Buddy. She had a good relationship with his mother and with him. Then when she finds out about Gladys, Esther loses respect for him. She finds him more irritating, is kind of ashamed, and wants to break up with him. After he finds out he has TB, Esther is thankful because she doesn't really have to deal with him anymore. She still likes him as a person but she is ashamed in a way...this makes it very difficult for her when he is admitted into the hospital. After he is moved into the hospital, his mother sets Esther up on a date with Constantine. I found this interesting because Buddy's mother knows how crazy he is about Esther and she still goes ahead and sets Esther up.