I tried to imagine what it would be like if Constantine were my husband.

Esther was a victim of a time and place that did not suit her. She spent her time in a role that she hoped would lead to the pinnacle of existence. Yet she was never satisfied. Esther viewed the world in such an idiosyncratic way that it was too hard for her to ever pretend to be enjoying herself. The pressures that the culture of the 1950's exerted upon her were so suffocating that she could not manage everyday life. She did have psychological problems of her own, but they were amplified by the stifling and repressive society that existed. In the more progressive and liberal society that we live in today, Esther would have adapted easily and would have been considered an amazing and talented person.

I didn't know why I was going to cry, but I knew that if anybody spoke

ntext for Esther's breakdown. Mental instability and a traumatic sexual incident pushed her over the brink and led to her demise.

To me or looked at me too closely the tears would fly out of my eyes and

Toast and coffee and dawdling about in my nightgown and curlers after

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