The film Imitation of Life shows how Pauline never believed when Pecola told her about her sexual abuse. The film is similar to the novel in that Pecola is significant as she displays discomfort with her current situation. Pecola was born black and failed to accept her race due to prejudiced social beliefs. She prayed that she might be granted blue eyes as this would help the people around her change their perspective about her. Additionally, she thought that she would make her parents
