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Why is this book Outstanding? Toni Morrison’s, The Bluest Eye is an excellent book that tells the story of young girl hoping to become beautiful by getting a pair of blue eyes. The plot, characters, and symbolism are three main reasons as to why this book was placed on the “Outstanding Books for the College Bound” list.

Plot The Bluest Eye is a story of struggle within a young girl. By creating an eye-witness point of view, the author makes the story more realistic and comprehendible. The way this book is laid out is a big reason to why it is outstanding. Morrison tells us about Pecola’s struggle by giving information on her family and friends. She gives many examples as to how Pecola is discriminated against, and how isolated Pecola is from the blue-eyed white children of America. When the boys at the park were making fun of Pecola, they stop as soon as Maureen comes to her side. “Maureen appeared at my elbow, and the boys seemed reluctant to continue under her springtime eyes so wide with interest” (Morrison 66-67). That part of the story was written to compare Pecola to Maureen. The boys chanted that Pecola was a black e mo who’s daddy sleeps naked. Even though they were black, and their dad’s might have done the same thing, they put the blame on Pecola to cover up their shame. She is an easy target because of her low self esteem. The Bluest Eye is a story of struggle within a young girl. By creating an eye-witness point of view, the author makes the story more realistic and comprehendible. The way this book is laid out is a big reason to why it is outstanding. Morrison tells us about Pecola’s struggle by giving information on her family and friends. She gives many examples as to how Pecola is discriminated against, and how isolated Pecola is from the blue-eyed white children of America. When the boys at the park were making fun of Pecola, they stop as soon as Maureen comes to her side. “Maureen appeared at my elbow, and the boys seemed reluctant to continue under her springtime eyes so wide with interest” (Morrison 66-67). That part of the story was written to compare Pecola to Maureen. The boys chanted that Pecola was a black e mo who’s daddy sleeps naked. Even though they were black, and their dad’s might have done the same thing, they put the blame on Pecola to cover up their shame. She is an easy target because of her low self esteem.

Characters The characters in The Bluest Eye bring out the significance of the book. Pecola is a mysterious character with whom you know has a broken sole. Yet she continues to touch our hearts with her dreams and wishes. The way Morrison portrayed Pecola makes this book Outstanding! The characters in The Bluest Eye bring out the significance of the book. Pecola is a mysterious character with whom you know has a broken sole. Yet she continues to touch our hearts with her dreams and wishes. The way Morrison portrayed Pecola makes this book Outstanding!

Symbolism The amount of symbolism in The Bluest Eye further shows the amount of excellence written in this book. Check out my literary information to understand why the symbolism is so awesome! The amount of symbolism in The Bluest Eye further shows the amount of excellence written in this book. Check out my literary information to understand why the symbolism is so awesome!

That is why The Bluest Eye is so OUTSTANDING! Slideshow written by Sarah