Question

What does the blue eye symbolize for Pecola?

• A. A sense of belonging
• B. Acceptance in the community
• C. A form of ultimate beauty and worth
• D. A source of power and revenge

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A form of ultimate beauty and worth

Pecola believes that if she had blue eyes, she would be beautiful and loved. The blue eyes symbolize white societal standards of beauty, which she internalizes as necessary for self-worth.