Pecola Breedlove is a fictional character from the novel "The Bluest Eye," written by Toni Morrison. She is an African American girl growing up in 1940s America, facing racism and societal rejection. Pecola longs for blue eyes, believing that they will make her beautiful and worthy of love. Throughout the story, Pecola's experiences highlight the impact of systemic racism and the struggle for identity. Her desire for acceptance leads her to tragic circumstances, reflecting the broader themes of beauty standards and the effects of trauma in the lives of marginalized individuals.