Beloved Flashcard pages 1-124 2024

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Who is Mr. Garner?

Back

The original owner of Sweet Home, who considered all of his slaves to be 'men'.

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What story does Denver love?

Back

The story of her birth.

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Which two characters are referred to in the quote about not pushing them to a place they couldn't return from?

Back

Sethe and Paul D.

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Who is Beloved in the context of the story?

Back

Died before she was two years old and haunted her family's house; reincarnated as a full-grown woman 18 years later.

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What does the term 'Sweet Home' refer to in the novel?

Back

The plantation where Sethe and other characters were enslaved.

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What is the significance of the character Sethe?

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She is the protagonist who struggles with her past as a slave and her role as a mother.

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Define the term 'haunting' in the context of 'Beloved'.

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The presence of a deceased character that affects the living, symbolizing unresolved trauma.

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What does the character Denver represent in the story?

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The next generation's struggle with identity and the impact of her family's past.

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Explain the concept of 'reincarnation' as it relates to Beloved.

Back

Beloved is seen as the reincarnation of Sethe's deceased daughter, representing the cycle of trauma.

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What role does memory play in 'Beloved'?

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Memory serves as a means for characters to confront their past and the horrors of slavery.