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The Bluest Eye By: Toni Morrison Personal Note
Hello my public,
This is my essay about the characters in Toni Morrison's book The Bluest Eye. I wanted to show that there are more to characters, and people, than what you see. You just have to stop and think. Why don't you give it a try?
-Kris
This is my essay about the characters in Toni Morrison's book The Bluest Eye. I wanted to show that there are more to characters, and people, than what you see. You just have to stop and think. Why don't you give it a try?
-Kris
The Bluest Eye By: Toni Morrison
No one ever tries to see beyond the surface anymore. They take what they are given without question. Every person, every character, has more to them than what you see. Stop, breathe, and think. Is there more to these people than meets the eye? The answer is usually ‘yes’. Let’s take a look at the stars of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Claudia will be our first topic. When you look at her you probably see a small girl, dark skinned and wearing old clothes. She goes to school, comes home, does her chores, and gets sick. Truth is, she’s a hard worker who is eager to please. She works, without complaint, seeking approval from her mother. Easily hurt by her minor denouncements, she simply wishes for her mother to be proud of her.
Her sister Frieda is our next subject. You probably see her as a slightly taller version of Claudia. Even though she has only played the most minor of minor roles so far, she is still important. When she comes to check on Claudia, she shows how much she cares about her sister. The tears in her eyes, when she sings to her, indicates her empathy. She relates to her so closely it is almost as if Claudia’s pain is her own.
Now to the source of all this, the mother . Mother is the one who puts them through all this work and pain, but she doesn’t do it to be mean. They do not live a privileged life. Chores need to be done and she can’t do it alone. She needs help and is trying to teach her children how to take care of themselves. It is because she cares about them that she tries to teach them all these lessons.
Since we are done with our ‘heroes’, so to say, let’s move o to the ‘villains’, Rosemary and Maureen. These are two rich, beautiful, white girls. They both have things that Claudia and Frieda wants, such as clothes, food, cars, and other material goods.
However, there is a huge difference between them. Maureen is a harmless girl who minds her own business. Rosemary takes what she has and rubs it in your face to make you feel as though she is better than you. Rosemary is a snot nosed brat while Maureen is just passing through. Just because they are in the same categories doesn’t mean they deserve the same treatment.
Like I said before, there is more to everyone than what you may think. Claudia is a very sensitive young girl. Frieda is a caring, strong older sister. Mother is trying to guide her children to a better future. Rosemary deserves all the hatred they give her, but Maureen is innocent. Surprised you, right? All you have to do is read between the lines.
Claudia will be our first topic. When you look at her you probably see a small girl, dark skinned and wearing old clothes. She goes to school, comes home, does her chores, and gets sick. Truth is, she’s a hard worker who is eager to please. She works, without complaint, seeking approval from her mother. Easily hurt by her minor denouncements, she simply wishes for her mother to be proud of her.
Her sister Frieda is our next subject. You probably see her as a slightly taller version of Claudia. Even though she has only played the most minor of minor roles so far, she is still important. When she comes to check on Claudia, she shows how much she cares about her sister. The tears in her eyes, when she sings to her, indicates her empathy. She relates to her so closely it is almost as if Claudia’s pain is her own.
Now to the source of all this, the mother . Mother is the one who puts them through all this work and pain, but she doesn’t do it to be mean. They do not live a privileged life. Chores need to be done and she can’t do it alone. She needs help and is trying to teach her children how to take care of themselves. It is because she cares about them that she tries to teach them all these lessons.
Since we are done with our ‘heroes’, so to say, let’s move o to the ‘villains’, Rosemary and Maureen. These are two rich, beautiful, white girls. They both have things that Claudia and Frieda wants, such as clothes, food, cars, and other material goods.
However, there is a huge difference between them. Maureen is a harmless girl who minds her own business. Rosemary takes what she has and rubs it in your face to make you feel as though she is better than you. Rosemary is a snot nosed brat while Maureen is just passing through. Just because they are in the same categories doesn’t mean they deserve the same treatment.
Like I said before, there is more to everyone than what you may think. Claudia is a very sensitive young girl. Frieda is a caring, strong older sister. Mother is trying to guide her children to a better future. Rosemary deserves all the hatred they give her, but Maureen is innocent. Surprised you, right? All you have to do is read between the lines.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
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