Ruijia Zhang

doi:10.18686/rcha.v2i2.4033

Interpreting African Americans Misery under Epigenetics - Based on The Bluest Eye

Ruijia Zhang

Abstract

Epigenetics show that previous experiences and environment not only exert chronic impacts on ones psychological and psychiatric
health but also development of future generations. From this perspective, this study takes Tony Morrisons The Bluest Eye as an example,
aiming to look for the source of African Americans misery.

Keywords

Epigenetics; African Americans; Misery

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