1. Summary of A Mercy by Toni Morrison
Similarly, many forms of love are portrayed in the book. ... The book opens up with the perceived betrayal of Florens by her mother. She never understands why her mother abandoned her, and the memories of the past constantly haunt her throughout the book. ... When she sees Maliak and the blacksmith, she is reminded with the same sense of abandonment, but it is only at this time that she accepts this betrayal of the blacksmith and comes to peace with herself: "I am become wilderness but I am also Florens. ... It shows that Morrison separated slavery from race. ...
- Word Count: 1190
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School