Understanding Themes in Beloved

In Chapter 19, Part 2 of 'Beloved', Stamp Paid feels guilty for Paul D's departure and visits 124 to check on Sethe and Denver. Sethe takes the girls skating, and later realizes Beloved is her deceased daughter. Stamp Paid recalls Baby Suggs' exhaustion and her inability to judge Sethe's actions. Sethe reflects on her past, including her distrust of white people. Stamp Paid hears noises at 124, believing them to be angry dead slaves. His failed attempt to connect with the women leaves them isolated, foreshadowing their despair.

Why does Stamp Paid feel responsible for Paul D's departure?

• He was the one who told Paul D to move out.

• He encouraged Paul D to leave.

• He feels guilty for not helping Paul D.

• He believes his actions led to Paul D's decision.

What activity does Sethe take the girls to do in an attempt to find peace?

• Have a picnic by the river

• Ice skating on a frozen creek

• Visit a nearby town

• Go for a walk in the woods

What realization brings Sethe peace regarding Beloved?

• Beloved is a friend from her past.

• Beloved is her deceased daughter returned to life.

• Beloved is her long-lost sister.

• Beloved is a figment of her imagination.

What does Stamp Paid recall about Baby Suggs' reaction to Sethe's actions?

• She was unable to excuse or condemn Sethe.

• She was angry and confrontational.

• She was indifferent to Sethe's actions.

• She was supportive of Sethe's decision.

What did Baby Suggs do after she was exhausted by the white people's oppression?

• She wrote a letter to the authorities.

• She moved to another town.

• She went to bed and thought about colors.

• She started a new community.

How does Sethe's view of white people change over time?

• She becomes more trusting.

• She believes they are all bad luck.

• She sees them as potential allies.

• She remains indifferent.

What traumatic experience does Sethe recall involving the schoolteacher?

• He measured her with a string.

• He ignored her completely.

• He gave her a gift.

• He praised her intelligence.

What does Stamp Paid believe about the noises coming from 124?

• They are echoes from the past.

• They are sounds of celebration.

• They are caused by the wind.

• They are mumblings of angry dead slaves.

What does Stamp Paid contemplate about white people's beliefs?

• They think all dark-skinned people are kind.

• They believe under every dark-skinned person is a jungle.

• They see dark-skinned people as equals.

• They think dark-skinned people are superior.

What is the significance of Stamp Paid's abandonment of the women in 124?

• It signifies their freedom.

• It marks the end of their struggles.

• It leaves them isolated and in despair.

• It brings them closer to the community.