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: Morrison, T. (2015). God Help the Child . Alfred A. Knopf.

: This maternal rejection forces the young Bride to seek validation through extreme means, including a false accusation of child abuse against a teacher to win her mother’s attention. III. The Commodification of the Black Body Toni (2015)

: Scholars argue that Bride initially occupies an "illusory space" where her body is treated as a docilized commodity rather than a subjective self. IV. The Journey to Subjectivity : Morrison, T

: " Sweetness " (February 2015) — Published in The New Yorker . becoming a successful beauty industry executive.

As an adult, Bride transforms her "midnight black" skin into a brand, becoming a successful beauty industry executive.