... is exploited and abused against its will for no cause or reasoning detracting from the fact that he or she was born with the wrong skin tone. In the second case a child is punished for saying a naughty word. No one can judge how severe a child should be punished; however ... how the Indians feel. There is a moral obligation to change the mascot, but common sense also demands change. This mascot creates discontent in the town and segregates the townsfolk. Not only are the Indians are insulted; the people of other ethnicities are also insulted. That leaves the people who ... more people w...

• Word Count: 1064
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... "The Bluest Eye" has many elements that relate to Toni Morrison's own personal life. The story is set in Lorain, Ohio, the town where Morrison was born in and grew up in. Segregation at this time was still legal, but the community was mostly integrated. Both black and ... hurtful racism is. One reason why she wrote "The Bluest Eye" is because someone would actually be apologetic about the fact that their skin tone was different than other kids. When Morrison was a child, her and her friends called each other names but they didn't think it was serious. ... words. "Guileless and witho...

• Word Count: 1083
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School