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Author: Toni Morrison
First Published: 1973
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Psychological realism
Time of Work: 1919-1965
Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction, Social realism, Bildungsroman
Subjects: African Americans, Maturation or coming of age, Family or family life, North America or North Americans, Self-discovery, United States or Americans, Tradition, Racism, Love or romance, Race, Sex or sexuality, Twentieth century, Gender roles, Betrayal, Friendship, Midwest, Ohio, Adultery, Women, Accidents, Duty, Death or dying, Good and evil, Lifestyles, Fire
Locales: Medallion, OH

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Medallion. Imaginary Ohio town in which the main action of the novel is set. Morrison grew up in the small town of Lorain, Ohio. Bordered by Kentucky to the south but a Northern state in the Civil War with important Underground Railroad sites, Ohio functions in many of Morrison’s novels as a place of alternating prejudice and freedom for the black characters.

The fictional Medallion’s geography shows the distinctions between black and white characters: The white characters live in the fertile valley, protected from the harshest winds of winter, while...

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