Based on Toni Morrison's, The Bluest Eye, it is obvious to see that Pecola's life is a tragedy. Her father rapes her and her mother beats her for bringing up the idea that her father would do that. In the end, Pecola becomes practically insane and lives on to be nothing more then a maggot of society. But is Pecola to blame for the way her future played out? Her environment played a huge role on the outcome of her life. She never had a real role model to look up to or idolize with, and her whole life people were telling her how inept and ugly she was. Pecola had to not only fight racism, but also battle the environment in which she was living.
Before you begin your assignment you can check out these sources to better understand how environment impacts character and the effects of racism.
A Little Background...
- Open iTunes and type in "I am Blackness" and watch the video by Lauryn Bryght
- Check out my delicious page for more insight on being a product of bad environment
Assignment Tasks...
- Find a relevant blog relating to living without good opportunites and leave a comment either agreeing or disagreeing
- Create an original poem relating either to racism or the struggle of living in a bad environment.
- Make one blog entry on your blog discussing your environment and how it you benefit or don't benefit from it.
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