Question

What is the ultimate message of The Bluest Eye?

• A. Beauty is subjective, and everyone deserves to feel beautiful
• B. Society's standards of beauty are harmful and lead to the destruction of the self
• C. Acceptance and belonging can be found through beauty
• D. Blue eyes are a symbol of strength

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Society's standards of beauty are harmful and lead to the destruction of the self

Pecola's belief that blue eyes will make her lovable shows how racist beauty standards create internalized hatred, ultimately leading to her mental collapse.