Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses the book "The Bluest Eye" and addresses the issues that surround the book's main theme of physical beauty. The writer notes that some consideration is given to the underlying topics of self-hatred and culture, which were both important corresponding subjects. Looking at how culture affected the girls' perceptions of physical beauty, and how this was shaped by the surrounding society, the paper considers how self-hatred was displayed within the character's lives and looks at the subsequent results. Finally, reflection is given to the way that contemporary society portrays beauty and how that affects today's culture.

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Introduction
Taking a Look in the Mirror
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It was during the late nineteen-thirties when Percola Breedlove, a social 'case', went to live at the MacTeers house. America, during this period, was still suffering from the effects of the Great Depression, and Europe had recently gone to war. Percola, at just eleven years old, was a young girl at the beginning of puberty, who was only just beginning to understand society's standards concerning physical attributes and characteristics. However, it was not long before she discovered the truth about herself; she was an ugly, black bitch - the proof of which was clearly evident through the fact that she was both unwanted and unloved by both her family and society."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye, Plume; Reissue edition (September 6, 2005).

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