The Bluest Eye

Lesson 16
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ELA

Unit 7

9th Grade

Lesson 16 of 30

Objective


Analyze the juxtaposition of the “Spring” title and the events of the chapter. Students will be able to analyze the interaction between the girls and the Maginot Line.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison  pp. 97 – 104

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

On page 104, what does it mean that Frieda was “fighting, she believed, for her life”? Explain the significance of this line to the chapter. Use evidence to support your answer.

Key Questions


  • With what types of emotions is spring usually associated? Why? How does the narrator feel about spring? Why? How does this contrast with typical associations with spring?
  • What does Claudia assume has happened to Frieda when she sees her crying? Why?
  • What is the real reason Frieda is crying?
  • What did Miss Dunion mean when she said that Frieda might be "ruined"? What does Claudia think it means?
  • Why do the girls go looking for Pecola? Who do they find instead?
  • What diction does the author use to describe her?
  • Compare and contrast Mr. Henry and the Maginot Line.
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