Question

What is the effect of Pecola's trauma on her personality?

• A. She becomes stronger and more independent
• B. She withdraws into a fantasy world, losing touch with reality
• C. She becomes a social activist
• D. She starts a new life in a different town

Answer 1

Answer:

B. She withdraws into a fantasy world, losing touch with reality

After the trauma of rape and rejection, Pecola breaks from reality, imagining herself with blue eyes. This dissociation highlights the devastating psychological effects of abuse and neglect.