Toni Morrison's book, "The Bluest Eye," is not a book for the lighthearted. ... This obsession over simple eye color might lead many to believe Pecola developed a case of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD. ... Her obsession with obtaining blues eye may have stemmed from the violence she was forced to witness growing up. ... In the end, it was Toni Morrison's goal was to expose the reader to the truth behind society and the connection it has with her characters. ...

• Word Count: 1567
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School