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Claudia Macter Symbolism

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Claudia MacTeer: Claudia MacTeer is the narrator of most of the story. She was recalling the events that resulted in the rape and madness of her friend, Pecola Breedlove. She grew up in the same town as Pecola; however, their lives were very different. The biggest difference is the love and strength of the two families. The MacTeer’s always have a sense of love even when they are mad at each other. The Breedlove family is the opposite. There is only abuse and neglect in their reflected by the symbolism of the house itself. Claudia also recognizes her own self worth. She satisfies herself with destroying white dolls to make her feel that she does not have to be like them. Claudia has strong self esteem. Her mother taught her and her sister
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