Beloved: Post-Read Reflection
Beloved by Toni Morrison is an interesting and unique book. Compared to other African American novels, it is the one of the only novels that tunes out the perspective of white people. Specifically, Beloved by Toni Morrison is an African American novel that doesn't focus on a black person dealing with issues of racism but rather a mother trying to find peace with the actions she has done. Compared to other books discussed in class, Beloved is one of the few books that doesn't revolve around criticizing America and white people. Beloved is different because it takes place in an almost completely black environment. Racism is implied subtly in the book but it isn't the main focus of the book (although it's still major). Beloved by Toni Morrison is an important piece of African American literature because it is a reminder to black people that there is more to the world than just white people and racism. The plot of Beloved is a different viewpoint of the effect