Question

What does Pecola's desire for blue eyes indicate about her perception of herself?

• A. She is confident in her identity.
• B. She sees herself as ugly and unworthy.
• C. She desires to conform to the community's beauty standards.
• D. She seeks to be seen as intelligent.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. She sees herself as ugly and unworthy.

Pecola hates her appearance and believes that if she had blue eyes, she would be beautiful and loved, showing how deeply society’s racism has affected her self-worth.