In the novel Bridget Jones’s Diary, Bridget is a self-conscious, awkward character that finds herself falling in and out of love. Because of a failed relationship, Bridget finally gains the self-esteem and confidence she was lacking. Bridget, the main character, has conflicting views on her life and in what she wants. Bridget is a woman in her early thirties who has not yet found a husband; this causes Bridget’s parents and most of her friends to pester her about her love life. Bridget eventually has
inner thoughts of some women on a daily basis and in Bridget Jones's Diary; Helen Fielding makes single women feel like they are not alone. Through incidents of self doubt, heartache, and the anxiety of being single forever, Fielding allows readers who have faced or are facing the same situations to take a break, sit back and have a laugh at Bridget's expense. Bridget Jones's Diary is a story about the life of a girl determined to have it all. Bridget is the thirty-something we are all frightened of
The Anxiety of Self-Presentation in Bridget Jones's Diary "The book is about the anxiety of self-presentation; Bridget is both Everywoman and an implicitly ironic observer of Everywoman." (New Yorker) Helen Fielding writes about the anxiety of self-presentation in Bridget Jones's Diary. The New Yorker accurately identifies this central theme. Moreover, it correctly asserts that Bridget's search for meaning and order in her life exemplifies Everywoman. However, the New Yorker credits her
on The Real World: London (1995) before transitioning to a successful acting career. Barrett has appeared in a variety of films, showcasing her versatility and talent. Some of her notable film credits include The Human Stain (2003), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Ladder 49 (2004), The Namesake (2006), Poseidon (2006), and The Last Kiss (2006). In addition to her film work, Barrett has made notable television appearances. She starred in the series The Following in 2013 and joined the main