Dehumanization Of Slavery In Beloved
Slavery is a system of dehumanization. It can cause physical scars as well as psychological effects. Slavery has been the result of war, broken families, and destroyed the self-esteem of many people. In Beloved, Morrison shows what it means to live as a slave and what destruction have been brought to the lives of slaves. The author of this novel reveals the buried experiences for a better understanding of the effects of slavery on African Americans.
The protagonist of the novel Sethe, a black woman and previously slave was orphaned by the death of her slaved parents. Being owned strongly influences Sethe's behaviors throughout the novel. After being raped by school teachers’ nephews and being whipped severely, she remembers her time at Sweet
The protagonist of the novel Sethe, a black woman and previously slave was orphaned by the death of her slaved parents. Being owned strongly influences Sethe's behaviors throughout the novel. After being raped by school teachers’ nephews and being whipped severely, she remembers her time at Sweet