Blog #3 The Bluest Eye Main Standpoint

Throughout the reading of The Bluest eye the main standpoint the stood out for me was Pecola’s desire for "Blue Eyes". Pecola feels that the harshness of her life and the cruelty she is experiences is connected to how her image is portrayed. Having Blue Eyes is thought of to be different, unique and beautiful. Pecola thinks that people would not want to do bad things in front of her if she had a Blue Eyes. Throughout the novel, Pecola and her family are mistreated because of their African American culture.  By wishing for blue eyes rather than lighter skin, Pecola indicates that she wishes to see things differently so she can be portrayed as a unique person. By having Blue eyes only then is Pecola able to see herself as beautiful the beautiful girl she was born to be. The question is that by wanting Blue Eyes it could cost of her the ability to see accurately both herself and the world around her. In conclusion, I feel that having Blue Eyes is the main motif behind this story. I believe the author uses "Blue Eyes" as a symbolic figure to portray Pecola's desire for a sense of equality and acceptance which is what I think is the main standpoint behind this story.