Morrison's Beloved: Cliffs Notes

by Mary Robinson, Toni Morrison, Kris Fulkerson

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 includeCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

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117 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

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Reviews

[Lisa]

I'm not sure I've ever read a Cliffs Notes before, and I think there's a fair amount of scorn for them in popular culture. After reading Beloved and leading a book club discussion, there were at least two substantial insights in this that I hadn't appreciated from the book itself or from discussion with others, so I was glad to have come across them here. I didn't agree with everything here and the book lacked elegant writing or profound insight, but I got something out of it!

[Billi Vaughn · Rating 1 out of 5]

This overrated book dabbles in racism--no, "dabble" is too light a word. This is a racist book, and I was shocked by that when forced to read it for a ietrature class. Yes, Morrison is a fine writer--that is, she writes well. However, she is a second-rate thinker, and the Novel Prize in this case had to be political, because first-rate writers not only write well, but they are top-grade thinkers with big hearts, and that does not describe Morrison as reflected in this unfortunate book.