Themes from the BellJar:

1. Hope comes in many forms, but it can quickly disappear
Titanic: Many people thought they were going to live but there wasn't enough rescue boats to save them, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The people had a false sense of hope.


2. Things are not always what they seem from an outsider's perspective
Fight Club: Tyler Durden has an alter ego and the entire movie you think he is someone else.

3. Friendship can be inspiring
http://media.photobucket.com/image/friendship/ydoow_a/friendship.jpg