It is the outrageous claim of a slave"(Morrison 1987). These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. ... I went to jail instead"(Morrison 42). ... Toni Morrison, in an effort to describe the motivation and pride of Sethe's character, made the statement, "To kill my children is preferable to having them die"(Morrison 1987). ... Morrison's "Beloved" Community After the abolishment of slavery, the black community became the core of African American culture and life. ...

• Word Count: 3106
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. ... Morrison has a sharp insight into people as they relate to their Maker and each other. ... Morrison opens Beloved with two very powerful statements. ... It does not deal with slavery as an institution, though- "Slavery with a capital S", as Morrison says. ... This passage, as with everything Morrison writes, will need to be carefully rethought as the novel unfolds. ...

• Word Count: 3712
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. ... Morrison has a sharp insight into people as they relate to their Maker and each other. ... Morrison opens Beloved with two very powerful statements. ... It does not deal with slavery as an institution, though- "Slavery with a capital S", as Morrison says. ... This passage, as with everything Morrison writes, will need to be carefully rethought as the novel unfolds. ...

• Word Count: 3715
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School