Slavery in Toni Morrison's Beloved

by Dedria Bryfonski

Book Overview

This compelling volume explores Toni Morrison's classic novel through the lens of slavery. The book examines Morrison's life and influences and takes a critical look at key ideas related to slavery in Beloved, such as the role of slavery in both the forging and destruction of an African-American identity, the impact of slavery on family relationships, and the psychological trauma caused by slavery. Contemporary perspectives on the subject of slavery...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737763906
• ISBN13: 9780737763904
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12