Question

What theme is central to The Bluest Eye?

• A. War and patriotism
• B. The struggle for independence
• C. Whiteness as the standard of beauty
• D. Technology vs. tradition

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Whiteness as the standard of beauty

The novel critiques how white beauty standards negatively impact Black identity and self-worth, especially in children like Pecola who wishes for blue eyes to be considered beautiful