The Bluest Eye is a novel by Toni Morrison that was first published in 1970.

Summary

Read our full plot summary and analysis of The Bluest Eye, scene by scene break-downs, and more.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The Bluest Eye and in-depth analyses of Pecola Breedlove, Claudia MacTeer, Cholly Breedlove, and Pauline Breedlove.

Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in The Bluest Eye, from the major themes to motifs, symbols, and more.

Quotes

Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or refresh your memory of the book by reading these key quotes.

Quick Quizzes

Test your knowledge of The Bluest Eye with quizzes about every section, major characters, themes, symbols, and more.

    Essays

    Get ready to ace your The Bluest Eye paper with our suggested essay topics, helpful essays about historical and literary context, a sample A+ student essay, and more.

    Further Study

    Go further in your study of The Bluest Eye with background information, movie adaptations, and links to the best resources around the web.

    Purchase

    Go to BN.com to get your copy of these helpful resources.

    The Bluest Eye

     
    Buy Now

    The Bluest Eye (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)

     
    Buy Now
  • View all Available Study Guides

    • The Bluest Eye (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)

    PRINT EDITION

    Ace your assignments with our guide to The Bluest Eye!

    BUY NOW

    Take a Study Break