Cliff Notes: Beloved

by Robinson, Mary; Fulkerson, Kris

• ISBN13: 9780764586675
• ISBN10: 076458667X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-04
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Beloved sheds light on Toni Morrison's skill in penetrating the unconstrained, unapologetic inner motivations of numerous characters who shouldered the horrific burden of slavery's hidden sins. Less a suspense novel than a treatise on acceptance and endurance, this novel has struck an appreciative chord with those who value the painful process of creating a guilt-ridden, near-crazed survivor.With help from this study guide, you'll not only survive - you'll thrive in your understanding of Morrison's memorable work. You'll also find valuable information about the author and her influences. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(1)
Personal Background	2	(2)
Teaching and Writing	4	(4)
Critical Response	8	(1)
Honors	9	(2)
Introduction to the Novel	11	(11)
Introduction	12	(1)
A Brief Synopsis	12	(2)
List of Characters	14	(3)
A Brief Chronology of the Events in Beloved	17	(4)
Character Map	21	(1)
Critical Commentaries	22	(66)
Epigraph	23	(1)
Chapter 1	24	(4)
Summary	24	(1)
Commentary	25	(1)
Glossary	26	(2)
Chapter 2	28	(2)
Summary	28	(1)
Commentary	28	(1)
Glossary	29	(1)
Chapter 3	30	(3)
Summary	30	(1)
Commentary	30	(1)
Glossary	31	(2)
Chapter 4	33	(2)
Summary	33	(1)
Commentary	33	(1)
Glossary	34	(1)
Chapter 5	35	(2)
Summary	35	(1)
Commentary	35	(1)
Glossary	36	(1)
Chapter 6	37	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Commentary	38	(1)
Glossary	38	(1)
Chapter 7	39	(3)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	40	(1)
Glossary	41	(1)
Chapter 8	42	(3)
Summary	42	(1)
Commentary	42	(2)
Glossary	44	(1)
Chapter 9	45	(3)
Summary	45	(1)
Commentary	46	(1)
Glossary	47	(1)
Chapter 10	48	(3)
Summary	48	(1)
Commentary	48	(1)
Glossary	49	(2)
Chapter 11	51	(2)
Summary	51	(1)
Commentary	51	(1)
Glossary	52	(1)
Chapter 12	53	(3)
Summary	53	(1)
Commentary	53	(2)
Glossary	55	(1)
Chapters 13 and 14	56	(3)
Summary	56	(1)
Commentary	57	(1)
Glossary	58	(1)
Chapter 15	59	(2)
Summary	59	(1)
Commentary	60	(1)
Glossary	60	(1)
Chapter 16	61	(2)
Summary	61	(1)
Commentary	62	(1)
Glossary	62	(1)
Chapters 17 and 18	63	(3)
Summary	63	(1)
Commentary	63	(2)
Glossary	65	(1)
Chapter 19	66	(5)
Summary	66	(1)
Commentary	67	(1)
Glossary	68	(3)
Chapters 20 and 21	71	(2)
Summary	71	(1)
Commentary	71	(2)
Chapters 22 and 23	73	(2)
Summary	73	(1)
Commentary	73	(2)
Chapter 24	75	(3)
Summary	75	(1)
Commentary	76	(1)
Glossary	77	(1)
Chapter 25	78	(2)
Summary	78	(1)
Commentary	78	(1)
Glossary	79	(1)
Chapter 26	80	(5)
Summary	80	(1)
Commentary	81	(2)
Glossary	83	(2)
Chapter 27	85	(2)
Summary	85	(1)
Commentary	85	(1)
Glossary	86	(1)
Chapter 28	87	(1)
Summary	87	(1)
Commentary	87	(1)
Character Analyses	88	(5)
Sethe	89	(1)
Beloved	89	(1)
Denver	90	(1)
Baby Suggs	91	(1)
Paul D	91	(1)
schoolteacher	92	(1)
Critical Essays	93	(14)
Beloved and Its Forerunners	94	(1)
Form	95	(3)
Settings	98	(2)
Themes	100	(1)
Motifs	101	(2)
Style	103	(1)
Women in Beloved	104	(1)
A Note on Slavery	105	(1)
Beloved the Film	105	(2)
Cliffs Notes Review	107	(3)
Q&A	107	(1)
Identify the Quote	108	(1)
Essay Questions	108	(1)
Practice Projects	109	(1)
Cliffs Notes Resource Center	110	(3)
Books	110	(1)
Internet	111	(1)
Video	112	(1)
Recordings	112	(1)
Index	113