Journal Entry Number 1:
The Divide Between Black and White
We are born unaware of the colour of our own skin
Or simply the meaning of the colours we possess
As time grows we begin to notice the differences
Between those who are black and those who are white
But who has created this divide?
And who has built this unnecessary wall between races?
We, created this divide
We decided there is a difference
We are born unaware of the colour of our own skin
But choose to become aware
We choose to create the divide
The divide, between black and white.
The poem written above was one written baring Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye in mind. Standing out as different or distinct is a major theme in the piece. Something I question throughout is how and where these differences stem from in the first place. This book is one that is very intriguing in the way it parallels with the world. The present, the past, the future, division will always exist. Because we are born into a world where division has become innate. Our …show more content…
Pecola is affected deeply by perception, both in the way that she is perceived and in how others perceive her. The first picture in the right column symbolizes growth. As Pecola ages, she becomes more affected by others opinions of her. Toni Morrison expresses how Pecola sees others seeing her (with blue eyes). The second image allows the viewer to see one side of something, and imagine in their minds the other view. This is similar to the way Pecola pictures others seeing her, and how the readers see it. The reader has an outside perspective, they can see both sides of the perspective, but Pecola only has what she sees. This makes the reader question if Pecola’s eyes are truly blue, or if it is something she is just picturing, dreaming, or hoping for
The Divide Between Black and White
We are born unaware of the colour of our own skin
Or simply the meaning of the colours we possess
As time grows we begin to notice the differences
Between those who are black and those who are white
But who has created this divide?
And who has built this unnecessary wall between races?
We, created this divide
We decided there is a difference
We are born unaware of the colour of our own skin
But choose to become aware
We choose to create the divide
The divide, between black and white.
The poem written above was one written baring Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye in mind. Standing out as different or distinct is a major theme in the piece. Something I question throughout is how and where these differences stem from in the first place. This book is one that is very intriguing in the way it parallels with the world. The present, the past, the future, division will always exist. Because we are born into a world where division has become innate. Our …show more content…
Pecola is affected deeply by perception, both in the way that she is perceived and in how others perceive her. The first picture in the right column symbolizes growth. As Pecola ages, she becomes more affected by others opinions of her. Toni Morrison expresses how Pecola sees others seeing her (with blue eyes). The second image allows the viewer to see one side of something, and imagine in their minds the other view. This is similar to the way Pecola pictures others seeing her, and how the readers see it. The reader has an outside perspective, they can see both sides of the perspective, but Pecola only has what she sees. This makes the reader question if Pecola’s eyes are truly blue, or if it is something she is just picturing, dreaming, or hoping for