Social class is a major theme in the book The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Toni Morrison says there are dysfunctional families in all social classes, even though people only think about them in the lower classes. Toni Morrison also stated that people also use class to separate themselves from others and race; Social class is something Pauline and Geraldine admire. Claudia, Pecola and Frieda are affected not only by their own social status, but also by that of other people - for example Geraldine and Maureen Peal. The characters in the book use their social class as another reason to be ugly. The theme is reminded to readers every time a new character enters the book. Social class begins in the book when Claudia describes her home and current living situation. “Our house is old, cold and green. At night, an oil lamp lights a large room. The others are plunged into darkness, populated by cockroaches and mice. »(10). Another example of Claudia's low status is when her mother gets upset when Pecola drinks all the milk. Claudia's family cannot afford to consume milk like this without losing a lot of money. Claudia's mother says, "It's time for me to get out of the donation line and into the winning line." » (24). Social class is also mentioned early in the book when Claudia talks about being "put out" and being "put out." . This shows the difference between poverty and homelessness. “There is a difference between being thrown out and being kicked out. If you get kicked out, you go elsewhere; if you're outside, there's nowhere to go. The distinction was subtle but definitive... Knowing that the outdoors existed, we had a thirst for property, for property” page 17 (Toni Morrison). Pecola was homeless...... middle of paper. .....comfort and care. The quality of his clothes threatened to bother Frieda and me. page 63 (Toni Morrison). These phrases say a lot about what people perceive and how others perceive them. In this book, people not only judge others based on their race, but also their social class. This resonates with Geraldine, who believes that a person's complexion then defines them. Geraldine uses social class to separate black from colors. She calls people “colored” if they are not poor and are well-groomed, quiet, sheltered, and well-dressed. “Negroes were dirty and noisy” page 87 (Toni Morrison). The theme of social class in The Bluest Eye can be seen throughout the book. Most examples of social class are hidden within the theme of race. Toni Morrison not only wrote a book about a corrupt and critical neighborhood, but also wrote about people's view of life with and without money and how or if it differs..