Beloved Final Flashcard

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Why did Denver finally venture out of the yard?

Back

She needed to get help or her mother would die.

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Where does Sethe go after she has the baby?

Back

Baby Suggs' house.

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Who escaped from slavery when she was 19 and attempted to kill all of her children to keep them from returning to slavery?

Back

Sethe.

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How does Beloved drive Paul D away from Sethe?

Back

Sleeps with Paul D.

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

Back

Sethe and Paul D.

Front

What is the significance of Baby Suggs' house in the story?

Back

It represents a place of refuge and community for Sethe and her family.

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What does the character Beloved symbolize in the novel?

Back

Beloved symbolizes the past traumas of slavery and the haunting memories that affect the characters.

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How does Denver's character evolve throughout the story?

Back

Denver transitions from isolation and dependency to seeking independence and connection with the outside world.

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What role does memory play in the lives of the characters in 'Beloved'?

Back

Memory serves as a source of pain and healing, influencing their actions and relationships.

Front

What is the relationship between Sethe and her children?

Back

Sethe's relationship with her children is complex, marked by love, trauma, and her desperate actions to protect them.