Toni Morrison's the Bluest Eye

by Morrison, Toni

• ISBN13: 9780878910083
• ISBN10: 0878910085
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

- offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature- present material in an interesting, lively fashion- are written by literary experts who currently teach the subjects- are designed to stimulate independent thinking by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions- enhance understanding and enjoyment of the work- cover what one must know about each work- include an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, biography of the author- each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed and includes study questions and answers- feature illustrations conveying the period and mood of the workEach MAXnotes measures 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" (13.3 cm x 21 cm).

Table of Contents

Section One: Introduction	1	(8)
The Life and Work of Toni Morrison	1	(1)
Historical Background	2	(1)
Master List of Characters	3	(2)
Summary of the Novel	5	(2)
Estimated Reading Time	7	(2)
Section Two: The Bluest Eye	9	(72)
``Dick and Jane''	9	(1)
Introduction	10	(1)
AUTUMN
Chapter 1	11	(11)
Chapter 2 (Hereisthehouseitisgreenandwhite...)
Chapter 3 (Hereisthefamilymotherfather...)	22	(10)
WINTER
Chapter 4	32	(6)
Chapter 5 (Seethecatitgoesmeow...)	38	(7)
SPRING
Chapter 6	45	(6)
Chapter 7 (Seemothermotherisverynice...)	51	(8)
Chapter 8 (Seefatherheisbigandstrong...)	59	(8)
Chapter 9 (Seethedogbowwowgoesthedog...)	67	(7)
SUMMER
Chapter 10
Chapter 11 (Looklookherecomesafriend...)	74	(7)
Section Three: Sample Analytical Paper Topics	81	(5)
Section Four: Bibliography	86