... Bluest Eye may be singular to express the sad isolation many of the characters experience in the book as well. Marigolds are another symbol in the novel, as Claudia and Frieda associate marigolds with the safety and well being of Pecola's baby. They believe that if the marigolds they have planted grow, then Pecola's baby will be healthy. Generally, marigolds represent ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate