Question

The novel makes a statement about the damage that ….. can do to a vulnerable member of the community

• A. Domestic violence
• B. Internalized racism
• C. Poverty
• D. Sexual abuse

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Internalized racism

While all these issues are present in the novel, its central message focuses on how internalized racism and white beauty standards affect young Black girls, especially Pecola, who desires blue eyes to feel loved and accepted.