Characters
Which character feels guilt for Pecola’s character?
Who is... Claudia Macteer
What did Pecola go to Soaphead church for?
What is “blue eyes?”
Indoor container that takes the place of toilets
What is Slop Jar
Social workers understand that this type of systemic oppression had a profound effect on Pecola’s identity and self-perception.
What is Racial discrimination.
This person is sent to a mental institution, marking the peak of her madness.
Who is... Pecola Breedlove
What did Soaphead church trick Pecola into doing that would grant her blue eyes?
What is “kill the landlords dog?”
Musky Grape grown in the southeast United States; often used for making wine
What is Muscadine?
In social work, this approach would focus on Pecola’s resources and strengths.
What is Strength Based Approach
What characters have a warped sense of God/religion to commit such crimes?
Who are... Pauline, Mr. Henry, and Cholly.
For example, Mr. Henry was singing: “ Nearer My God to Thee.” On page 100.
How did Soaphead go about asking for forgiveness?
What is “writing a letter to god?”
The collective sense of oppression and powerlessness felt by BIPOC, especially in a society dominated by white ideals and structures.
What is the "white-gaze"
In social work, this approach encourages social workers to examine Pecola’s environment, home, community, and the broader society to understand her behavior.
What is the Ecological Perspective.
Which characters played a role in Pecola’s internalized Racism?
Who are... Maureen Peal, Geraldine, Soaphead Church
What happened to Frieda that was traumatic and devastating?
What is “Mr. Henry touched her inappropriately?”
The community's tendency to overlook or minimize the suffering of Pecola Breedlove, largely due to their prejudices and the dehumanizing effects of racism
What is "othering"
Social workers should understand this concept, especially working with clients like Pecola who are marginalized or are in a vulnerable population
What is Cultural Competence/ Cultural Humility?
Who was told “When he got to me he said now these here women you don’t have any trouble with. They deliver right away and with no pain. Just like horses.”
Who is... Pauline
Who was arrested during an altercation?
What is “Claudia and Frieda’s father after he shot at Mr. Henry?”
Pecola's belief in an unattainable ideal
What is "the myth of beauty"
The name and steps to the seven-step process that social workers could have used to help Pecola improve her overall well-being
What is the Planned Change process?
What is Engagement, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Termination, and Follow Up