Pecola
Why does Pecola love the Mary Jane candies?
She associates them with beautiful Mary Jane, and think eating them might make her like Mary Jane
Who is Frieda?
Claudia's Older sister.
What does the title of this novel mean?
"is a direct reference to the profound wish of Pecola Breedlove, who is the subject of the novel."
Who are the McTeers?
They are Frieda, Claudia, mom and dad.
What kind of mother is Mrs. Breedlove?
"An abusive mother."
Why does Pecola desire blue eyes?
She believes they will make her beautiful and people would love her.
What did Frieda think about periods?
She thought Pecola could have a baby.
What literary devices does Morrison use in The Bluest Eye?
"The literary devices Morrison uses in The Bluest Eye include symbolism, motif, allusion, and imagery."
Who is Mrs. McTeer?
"An authoritarian and sometimes callous woman who nonetheless steadfastly loves and protects her children."
Is Mr. Breedlove an alcoholic?
"He starts to use alcohol as a way to cope with fatherhood."
What does Pecola symbolize?
The black communities' self-hatred.
How does Frieda feel about Shirley Temple?
She loved Shirley Temple and many other white actresses.
How is physical beauty represented in The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison?
"Physical beauty is presented in the book as an unattainable ideal established by white society."
Are Frieda and Claudia happy in their home?
"Loving and Strong."
Who are the Breedloves?
Pecola, Sammy, Cholly and Pauline
Describe how Pecola reacts after gaining "blue eyes"
"-She begins to talk to herself -She has a mental breakdown -She loses her baby"
How did she meet Pecola?
"she walked to the lakefront houses, in a beautiful neighborhood with a park that is for white children only. They find Pecola at the back of one of the prettiest houses."
In The Bluest Eye, why did Junior hate the cat and want to kill it?
His mom loved it more than him."
How did Mrs. McTeer feel about Pecola?
"Mrs. McTeer felt angry because Pecola drunk three quarts of milk>"
Who lives above the Breedloves' aparment?
The 3 prostitutes.
Did Pecola love herself after gaining blue eyes?
"She is able to obtain blue eyes only by losing her mind."
How did Frieda feel about Maureen?
"bemused, irritated and fascinated."
What are some examples of the use of music in The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison?
Poland, hummed or “chanted blues songs, of which she knew many… when she was sober.”
Is Mrs. McTeer a single mother?
"Yes, she is a stern but loving mother."
Who raised Cholly?
Aunt Jimmy.