The Bluest Eye

Lesson 8
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ELA

Unit 7

9th Grade

Lesson 8 of 30

Objective


Explain how the author develops the themes of powerlessness and love in these pages.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison  pp. 27 – 32

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What is the power dynamic between the girls and Rosemary?

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Writing Prompt

Choose two quotations from the chapter that support the answer to number one and list them below.

Key Questions


  • p. 27: What happens to Pecola? How do the girls react?
  • p. 27: Who narrates this scene? How is the scene different because it is narrated by a child?
  • Who feels powerless in these pages? Why?
  • p. 31: "Frieda was destroyed. Whippings wounded and insulted her.” How does Rosemary’s involvement further the feelings of insult? What is the power dynamic in this scene? How does it develop the theme?
  • How does Mama react when she discovers what is really happening?
  • p. 32: What do the final two paragraphs of the chapter reveal about Pecola?
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