1. Seasonal Symbolism in The Bluest Eye
... matted where the plaits had come undone, the muddy shoes with the wad of gum peeping out from between the cheap soles..." (91-92). Through the season of winter, Morrison argues how Geraldine's perfectness is an illusion of reality. Before meeting Geraldine, Pecola had walked through the house and was fascinated by its beauty ... start of the cycle of seasons, what happens during spring usually sets the tone for what the next year will be like. Just like spring, the season of summer is supposed to be joyful. However, the joyfulness is a bit more mature. Most of the blossoms have already ...
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- Grade Level: High School