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Toni Morrisons Influence On Education

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Morrison writes in the forward of The Bluest Eye that “many readers remain touched but not moved” by her work. Some readers may be touched in a way that causes them to sympathize with the black character’s experiences; other readers may be touched in a way that causes them to be repulsed by the depiction of explicit content like Laura Murphy’s son. Regardless of how the text resonated with the readers, by teaching students Toni Morrison’s novels, they will be inspired to form their own movement to approach the issues at hand. School provides students the opportunity to unveil issues like Morrison does in her works. Because of the diverse setting within schools, each student has their own perspective and experience that allows them to internalize

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