1. The Bluest Eye
The first example would be to compare and contrast the treatment of beautiful light-skinned, light-eyed Maureen Peal and Pecola by their peers (other children). ... and never fail to get peals of laughter from those in earshot, and mock anger from the accused (46)."" ... This sad childish logic is only reinforced by the treatment of Maureen that Pecola, Claudia and Frieda MacTeer observe. ... It is this lightness of her skin that black and white children adore Maureen. As Claudia observes, " we could not destroy the honey voices of parents and aunts, the obedience in the eyes of our peers...
- Word Count: 1291
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School