Although Pecola's obsession with blue eyes is representative of the desire of climbing up the social ladder, the ultimate reason for her desire is the fear of loneliness. Therefore, she does not name what she wants with the bluest eyes, What her blue eyes are 'not enough' for as being recognized by the white-dominant society. Her vulnerable, immature mind is confused and disrupted by the environment, and here she is expressing a horrible dread, the fear of being marginalized. 'Not enough for you!' shows that Pecola wants people to break into the silent isolation shrouding her, and she firmly believes that people will only approach her if she has pretty eyes.