Question

What tragic event marks the climax of the novel?

• A. Pecola’s mother dies
• B. Pecola is rejected by society
• C. Pecola is raped by her father
• D. Claudia runs away from home

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Pecola is raped by her father

he tragic event that marks the climax of "The Bluest Eye" is Pecola is raped by her father. This event is the turning point in Pecola's life, leading to her emotional and psychological disintegration. v