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Toni Morrison
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Summary
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Part One: Chapters 1-4
Part One: Chapters 5-8
Part One: Chapters 9-11
Part One: Chapters 12-14
Part One: Chapters 15-18
Part Two: Chapters 19-21
Part Two: Chapters 22-25
Part Three: Chapters 26-28
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Themes: All Themes
Themes: Race and Racism
Themes: Freedom
Themes: Motherhood
Themes: Memory and Reminiscence
Themes: Creativity and Imagination
Themes: Dehumanizing Impact of Slavery on Moral Decisions
Themes: Community and Its Dual Role
Themes: Redemptive Power of Love
Themes: Memory and the Past
Themes: Characterization of Sethe and Beloved
Themes: Slave Mothers' Concern for Their Children
Themes: Historical Context and Inspiration
Themes: Mother as Nurturer and Protector
Themes: Understanding Sethe's Actions
Themes: Economic Slavery and Its Impact
Themes: Slavery
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Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 1–19
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 20–42
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 43–64
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 64–85
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 86–113
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 114–147
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 148–165
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 169–199
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 200–217
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 218–238
Short-Answer Quizzes: 239–262
Short-Answer Quizzes: Pages 263–275
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