The Bluest Eye

by: Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye is the story of three young girls. The shocking and interesting book goes through the struggles and experiences of being young black girls growing up in poverty. Pecola is one of the main characters who faces the harsh and wonderful experiences of life. She goes through fighting between her parents and molestation from her father. Pecola desperately wants blue eyes. Pecola feels that by receiving blue eyes she will be beautiful, loved and worry free.

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It talks about the change from child to adulthood. The book explains how people view each other as well as themselves. The book hits many different perspectives from childhood pregnancy to the double consciousness theory. I like this book because it deals with the struggles of everyday life and I enjoy the way the author Toni Morrison can so swiftly describe the harshest things.

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  The main characters of the book so far are:

  Pecola Breedlove

  Cholly Breedlove

  Pauline Breedlove or mRs. Breedlove

  Frieda

  & claudia
  
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  I would definitely recommend this book to an interested reader...

  When I first attended The Children's Storefront I came with high expectations and hope for new opportunities. I came expecting a fresh start. All eyes were on the Ònew girlÓ. After just a few weeks into the school year I had many friends and loved the comfortable community. Everyone was nice and the teachers actually and cared about the students. IÕve had 3 years of good and bad at The Children's Storefront, but with the help of the teachers I have overcome it. Now I am moving on to a new stage in my life.

  My greatest experience was my first year of WomenÕs Mentoring in the 7th grade. We learned a lot of things such as how to produce a resume. This year we are making a documentary about the changes in Harlem over the years. I liked when we filmed 125th street and conducted interviews. I enjoyed talking to people and listening to their different answers and opinions. I am very excited about the outcome of our documentary, and I know it will be great.

  During the 6th and 7th grade I maintained high grades and was on Honor Roll at least once every semester. English and Language Enrichment were my favorite classes because I have a lot of interest in literature. Two of my favorite books are: The Color Purple by Alice Walker and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. In the 6th grade I began to struggle with math in certain areas. My teachers felt that I would really improve with some tutoring. Ms. Henry became my tutor throughout 6th and 7th grade. The teachers and Mr. Williams were really proud that I made so much improvement. I was also proud of how I grew as a young woman and took responsibility for my learning. I wish the classed after me luck. http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/familyguy-stewie-08.jpg