The Bluest Eye

"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison explores the damaging effects of beauty standards and racial identity on young African American girls. The story centers on Pecola Breedlove, a girl who longs for blue eyes, believing they will make her beautiful and loved. The novel examines how societal pressures, racism, and internalized self-hatred shape her self-worth. Morrison highlights the destructive impact of obsession with white beauty ideals and shows how these ideals hurt individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing diverse identities and self-acceptance.