Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye" explores deep themes of beauty, identity, and societal standards through the life of a young African American girl named Pecola Breedlove. She longs for blue eyes, believing they will bring her acceptance and love in a world that values whiteness and Eurocentric beauty. Pecola’s desire reflects her struggles with self-worth and the painful impact of systemic racism on her perception of beauty.
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