Toni Morrison has a way with words. No doubt about it. First impression of this book is that it is absolutely beautifully written. The way the words flow and describe people, places, and events is wonderful.
The story mainly centers around three young African American girls and tells of their struggle with poverty, molestation by family members, segregation and racism. Pecola is raped by her father and becomes pregnant. She is looked upon with pity by the community and even her friends feel awkward being around her. These girls live under these circumstances and watch Shirley Temple on TV and read about her in magazines. They want to be her - have blue eyes because they associate that with beauty and a comfortable life.
I'm almost done with the book - I couldn't keep my eyes open to finish it last night, but I should be done tonight - so I'll update tomorrow on my final thoughts!
I finished the book last night. It was a sad book about horrible circumstances. But, the theme crosses time and generations. These little girls looked to movie stars and lusted after their lifestyles because they were "perfect." Having blue eyes would make these girls happy. But would it? Isn't that the way we feel today? Having the prefect body or hair or makeup or house or car would make us happy. But does it?
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