Beauty as a Cultural Aspect in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye

Abstract

The present dissertation entitled “Beauty as a Cultural Aspect in The Bluest Eye” focuses on the issue of white ideology in America and its impacts on the life of African Americans during the 20th century. Through the analysis of Toni Morrison’s 1970 novel The Bluest Eye, and using Feminist and psychological approaches, it investigates the influence of white beauty standards on the identity of African Americans, especially black females, and their experiences in a society where madness and silence are present. The study demonstrates different facets of racism and its consequences on the black character through the point of view of multiple narrators. It traces the evolution of female characters from self-hatred to self-esteem and studies the effects of child abuse. Thus, it highlights the importance of Toni Morrison’s writings and shows her feminist point of view