Question

What does the last name "Breedlove" symbolize in the novel?

• A. The strong bond between the Breedlove family members.
• B. The family's connection to nature and the land.
• C. The troubling relationship between "breeding" (sex) and loving, especially in the context of incest.
• D. The family's high social status in the community.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The troubling relationship between "breeding" (sex) and loving, especially in the context of incest.

The name "Breedlove" reflects the disturbing nature of the Breedlove family's relationships, particularly the incestuous abuse that Pecola suffers, and it plays on the idea of "breeding" (sexual reproduction) without love.