These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. ... Placing her children outside the horror of slavery, even if it meant taking their lives, was in her mind a justified act of love, nothing more. ... This was due in part by segregation and other socioeconomic factors, but also to the spiritual and social unity of each black member. ...

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• Grade Level: High School