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10. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret & The Bluest Eye
Oct 2, 2023
Judy Blume and Toni Morrison discuss their books 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret' and 'The Bluest Eye', exploring cultural impact, censorship, educational significance, menstruation, period poverty, beauty, and racism in 'The Bluest Eye'. They discuss suitability of controversial topics for children, express admiration for Toni Morrison, and excitement for future reading.
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- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison challenges societal norms and sheds light on the trauma and oppression faced by black girls and women in America.
- Morrison's innovative narrative techniques and poetic prose captivate readers and invite them to confront the intersection of beauty and racism.
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The Bluest Eye: An Exploration of Beauty and Racism
The Bluest Eye, Tony Morrison's first novel, delves into the themes of beauty and racism in the 1940s American Midwest. The story follows Pecola, a 12-year-old black girl who longs for blue eyes, as she grapples with poverty, bullying, and the trauma of her father impregnating her. Morrison's poetic prose and inventive narrative structure, which includes fragments of a children's book and multiple voices, create a haunting and powerful reading experience. The Bluest Eye challenges societal norms and sheds light on the trauma and oppression faced by black girls and women in America.
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