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The Beloved by Toni Morrison

1. THE BELOVED
– BY CHUDASAMA KRUPALIBA
Government Arts College
Paper no. 13

2. ABOUT AUTHOR
Born : Chloe Ardelia Wofford
February 18, 1931[1]
Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation : Novelist , essayist, children's writer,professor
Notable awards
Presidential Medal of Freedom
National Humanities Medal
Nobel Prize in Literature
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Notable Works :The Bluest Eye (1970)
Sula (1973)
Song of Solomon (1977)
Tar Baby (1981)
Beloved (1987)
Died : August 5, 2019 (aged 88)
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3. ABOUT NOVEL
– "Beloved" is a novel by Toni Morrison, first published in
1987.
— It is widely regarded as one of the most important works
of contemporary American literature and was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988.
— The novel is set after the American Civil War and follows the
story of Sethe, an escaped enslaved woman, who is haunted by the
ghost of her dead daughter.
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4. FAMOUS BOOKS
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5. SUMMARY
"The Beloved" by Toni Morrison is a haunting
novel about Sethe, a former slave haunted by
the ghost of her dead daughter, whom she killed
to save her from slavery. The ghost's return
forces Sethe to confront her past, exploring
themes of trauma, memory, motherhood, and
the legacy of slavery.
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6. THEMES
1. Trauma and Memory: The lasting impact of slavery and
violence on individuals and communities.
2. Motherhood and Daughterhood: The complex relationships
between mothers and daughters, especially in the context of
slavery.
3. Identity and Selfhood: The struggle to maintain identity and
autonomy in the face of oppression.
4. Intergenerational Trauma: The passing down of trauma and
pain from one generation to the next.
5. Haunted Past: The way the past continues to haunt and shape
the present.
6. Freedom and Escape: The quest for freedom and the
consequences of escaping slavery.
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7. CHARACTER MAP
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8. CONCLUSION
The conclusion of "Beloved" sees Sethe confronting her past,
finding peace, and beginning to heal. Beloved's disappearance
symbolizes the release of trauma and memory. Sethe reconnects
with her community, finding a new sense of identity, but the
novel acknowledges the ongoing impact of slavery's legacy,
leaving a lasting impression.

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