The Seasons

The seasons are all about constant change and development that goes in a cycle, just like life. To me, Autumn is supposed to be the beginning of new events that are taking place, such as preparing for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and New Years that lie ahead.  Winter is supposed to be a cold and harsh time of year where we're supposed to get strong storms and freezing weather that inables us to travel and reminds us that our safety and warmth is important. The beginning of Spring is supposed to be the end of these harsh events when the snow begins to stop and we all can calmly go about our ways without having to worry so much about temperature and the snow. The summer is when we can finally rejuvenate from everything that has gone on throughout the year and embrace new beginnings.

The seasons in "The Bluest Eye" represent similar events that unfold in the story. Autumn represents what is to be expected and development of what is coming. Both Winter and the beginning of Spring represent the peak of the stories events or the climax of them. Pecola being raped is an example of an event that is among the most brutal and only happens during peak of the story. Summer is supposed to mean strength for the characters in the hopes that later on in the future, those that are dark skinned would one day be given more equality and fairness in order to have a better society.