The Bluest Eye
What is the name of the girl who wishes for blue eyes?
Pecola Breedlove
What life changing opportunity does Precious receive after being expelled from her school?
the chance to attend an alternative school and learn to read and write
Who plays the main Barbie in the 2023 Barbie movie?
Margot Robbie
What type of cosmetic surgery takes place in the documentary?
double eyelid surgery
What is the effect of Morrison's use of multiple perspectives and shifting narration?
challenges singular interpretations, reveals complex social dynamics, and shows that trauma has more effects than we think
Name one way Precious’s teacher, Ms. Rain, supports her growth.
encouraging her to write, express herself, and believe in her own worth
What feminist theme is central to Barbie’s realization in the real world?
the conflict between idealized femininity and the realities of womanhood
What is the central issue explored in Western Eyes?
the impact of Western beauty standards on Asian women's self-image
How does Morrison use Claudia’s narration to affect the tone of the story?
to provide a reflective, critical, and emotionally complex perspective on Pecola’s tragedy
What narrative technique is used when Precious begins to refer to herself in the third person during trauma flashbacks?
dissociation, used as a literary device to show the fragmentation of identity caused by trauma
What visual technique does Greta Gerwig use to emphasize the artificiality of Barbieland?
production design with bright colors, doll-like sets, and flat spaces
What directorial choice is made in having the women speak directly to the camera?
it fosters intimacy and positions the audience to confront their own biases
Explain how internalized racism is portrayed through the characters' desires and behaviors.
through Pecola’s longing for blue eyes, Pauline’s obsession with white beauty standards, and the community’s rejection of blackness
Why does Sapphire make the stylistic choice of using non-standard grammar and spelling in Precious’s narration?
to authentically reflect Precious’s voice and her evolving literacy
How does Gerwig use costume design to represent character development?
by shifting Barbie from glittery pinks to more neutral, human tones as she moves toward autonomy
How does the documentary use silence or pauses in interviews to create emotional impact?
to allow viewers to sit with the discomfort and reflect on the emotional weight of the women’s stories
What is the symbolic function of Pecola’s obsession with Shirley Temple?
it symbolizes internalized white beauty standards and the damaging influence of American pop culture
What is the thematic significance of Precious naming her second child Abdul?
to symbolize a break from generational trauma and her attempt to reclaim power through naming
What is the symbolic meaning of Barbie choosing to become human?
it reflects feminist themes such as valuing imperfection, choice, and the full range of womanhood
How does Shin use editing choices, such as cutting between interviews and beauty industry imagery, to convey her message?
it highlights the dissonance between internal conflict and external pressure, reinforcing how pervasive and inescapable Western beauty norms can be