Question

What is the significance of Shirley Temple in Pecola's life?

• A. Pecola wants to embody Shirley Temple's image of beauty
• B. Shirley Temple is her favourite actress
• C. Pecola's mother compares her to Shirley Temple
• D. Shirley Temple is her childhood friend

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Pecola wants to embody Shirley Temple's image of beauty

Shirley Temple represents the idealized white child — beautiful, adored, and perfect — and Pecola believes that if she had blue eyes like Temple, she too would be loved.