Quote by Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar Chapt
I never wanted to get married. The last thing I wanted was infinite security and to be the place an arrow shoots off from. I wanted change and excitement and to shoot off in all directions myself, like the colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their aversion towards the concept of marriage and the idea of settling down. They emphasize a strong desire for freedom, adventure, and the ability to pursue various opportunities in life. Comparing themselves to colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket, the speaker yearns to soar in different directions, experiencing change and excitement, rather than being tied down to the security and stability that marriage traditionally represents.
Topics
Marriage
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