... black skin. This hatred and neglect of Pecola by her mother is evident in the scene that takes place in the opening chapter of the book, where Pecola is found to be "ministratin" by Claudia and Frieda. Pecola did not have a clue what was happening to her and the reason for this is obvious, her mother did not care enough about her to teach a basic life lesson. Later ... on in the novel, her mother calls Pecola a "nasty little ... peers receiving better treatment from everyone because of her beauty, and that beauty in Pecola's estimation, is a direct result of her lighter skin. Toni Morr...

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