The past and the present are not separate within "Beloved"; they appear as a single entity, without any means of distinction. ... Like an improvised jazz piece, there is no past and present, only individual perspectives that combine to create one harmonic statement. ... Such a preverbal language seems to emanate from the very language and style of the novel itself; further juxtaposing its lyrical and melodic technique to the style of a piece of jazz music. ... A jazz musician will construct his improvisation within such a context: the double bass, or "narrator" of the piece creates contin...

• Word Count: 3100
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography

After families are separated from one another, sold to abusive plantation owners, and made to work on their land, a sense of no hope sets in. ... Even as far back as the 15th century, the Spaniards made slaves an important piece of their societal puzzle. ...

• Word Count: 2927
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School