Sethe's undaunted pride is illustrated by her words, "And no one, nobody on this earth, would list her daughter's characteristics on the animal side of the paper. ... The truth that Sethe's character selfishly avoids is the actual physical death that she has inflicted upon her child. ...

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

This is a haunting tale of passion, privilege and biting physical labour, of men and women moved by compassion and driven by the power of dreams - sometimes even to murder. ... It also reveals Patrick's thoughts and characteristic qualities. ... This passage states his inner feelings and thoughts and provides the readers some of his characteristic qualities. ...

• Word Count: 3985
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School