These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. ... By examining the complexities of Sethe's character it can be said that she is a woman who chooses to love her children but not herself. ... Throughout Beloved, Sethe's character consistently displays the duplistic nature of her actions. ... The truth that Sethe's character selfishly avoids is the actual physical death that she has inflicted upon her child. ... Sethe's character is no exception. ...

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• Grade Level: High School