A Study of Racial Conflict in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye
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https://doi.org/10.31185/lark.3901Keywords:
Toni Morrison, Racism, black women, African- AmericanAbstract
The research analyzes the fundamental concept on racial disparity in Toni Morrison's novel, The Bluest Eye. The aim is examine it within it is historical fluctuations as present-day circumstances, as demonstrated by the influences of gender and racism. The study explores Pecola's belief that discrimination and femininity are intrinsically linked to whiteness and the color of the skin. The paper critically examines the representation of black women in Morrison's The Bluest Eye from the perspective of a black writer. The black women's community's invisible struggles and challenges are decoded. The research deals with ideas that regarding race and prejudice, which clarify the term black people. It emphasizes the importance of fundamental rights and values that promote mutual respect with individuals from many backgrounds and nationalities.
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