The Effects of Racism During the 1940's
Racism has been around for hundreds of years. One example of how racism against blacks was rempant during the 194's is seen in Toni Morrison's novel, The Bluest Eye.
Throughout the story the characters are victims of racism. Not only do these characters suffer from racism from mainstream White society, but also from their superior light-skinned African American people. Examples of the effects of racism on the examining the lives of Pecola, Louis J.r. , and Soaphead Church.
The first example of racism, and the most affected character of this horrendous deed known as racism is Pecola Breedlove. Pecola is born to two parents who never felt like they fit in or were loved when they were growing up
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