Pecola has heard and seen abuse everyday, mainly her parents fight constantly. Each …show more content…
During her childhood, Mrs.Breedlove never has felt any positive emotions from her two parents. Since this is the case, Mrs.Breedlove has nothing to prepare for parenthood.Most of the time, she would just beat her daughter, Pecola for any mistake that she makes.Mrs.Breedlove also takes care of a white child who calls her by the name “Polly.” Mrs. Breedlove treats this child better than her own.“Mrs.Breedlove entered with a tightly packed laundry bag. In one gallop she was on Pecola, and with the back of her hand knocked her to the floor. Pecola slid in the pie juice, one leg folding under her. Mrs. Breedlove yanked her up by the arm, slapped her again.” Mrs.Breedlove is relentless whenever it is time to beat her children, especially Pecola due to the fact that she can’t do anything to fight against it. Cholly and Pecola were both abused by the ones they love. But Cholly would both give and take abuse towards himself and his loved