The Importance of Community of Beloved by Toni Morisson
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The Importance of Community in Beloved
The immortal words, "Am I my brother's keeper?" uttered by Cain to God are answered in the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. She responds that everyone is responsible for the people around them. The community in the book is an important influence to the fate of the protagonist, Sethe, and her family. When everyone joins together they are almost invincible because everyone is taken care of; however, as residents …
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…strength of communities was often the only protective force against the hatred and discrimination of white men. Morrison uses the story of Beloved to emphasize the strength of unity within the community against the elements of the outside world. Although the people may be jealous and stubborn, eventually their beliefs and devotion to one another free Sethe and Denver and unite the community once more. Works Cited Morrison, Toni. Beloved. United States of America: Plume, 1988.
…strength of communities was often the only protective force against the hatred and discrimination of white men. Morrison uses the story of Beloved to emphasize the strength of unity within the community against the elements of the outside world. Although the people may be jealous and stubborn, eventually their beliefs and devotion to one another free Sethe and Denver and unite the community once more. Works Cited Morrison, Toni. Beloved. United States of America: Plume, 1988.
