Question

What does the novel ultimately say about society’s role in individual suffering?

• A. Society is neutral and uninvolved
• B. Society shapes identity positively
• C. Society is responsible for reinforcing destructive norms and neglecting the vulnerable
• D. Society redeems the individual

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Society is responsible for reinforcing destructive norms and neglecting the vulnerable

Morrison shows that society’s standards, judgments, and silences directly contribute to Pecola’s destruction, making the community complicit in her tragedy.