1. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
She states that the idea to write this novel came from her childhood friend who wished to have blue eyes. ... When Morrison imagined her friend with the blue eyes that the latter wished for she was revolted. ... She can no longer go to school and talks to her only imaginary friend in order to escape her sad reality, believing that everyone is envious of her new blue eyes. ... Claudia is helpless as a child to help her friend Pecola. ...
- Word Count: 2371
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School