From the Novel, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, identify a theme that emerges from the novel and sum up its significance. As you develop your essay, incorporate the following to build your argument:
(i) narrow the focus on the theme and show how it is reflected in the novel,
(ii) articulate critical reactions to and/or theoretical framings for the text, novel, and theme (secondary sources),
(iii) make a general statement about what you have concludefrom your exploration of the theme as it is represented in the text, and
(iv) conclude your essay with an insightful take on what you have learned, having explored the text and theme thoroughly.