Sue asked this question about The Bluest Eye:
Why is the book's title The Bluest Eye (singular)?
Stevolende I assume it's synechdochal.
Taken to represent what the ideal is, so it's a little more abstract?
Something a little out of reach and unattainable rathe…more
I assume it's synechdochal.
Taken to represent what the ideal is, so it's a little more abstract?
Something a little out of reach and unattainable rather than a real world pair of eyes.(less)
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