Beloved Chapter 12 Flashcards
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What does Sethe decide about Beloved based on her earlier sense?

Beloved must have recently escaped from years of captivity.

What do Denver and Beloved go into the cold house to get?

Cider

After Beloved says 'this the place I am,' what does she do?

She gets on the ground and curls up.

What do Beloved's eyes focus on where she claims to see 'her face'?

<p>A spot in the darkness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could the spot Beloved was pointing to represent?

<p>The spot where she was murdered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the reason why Sethe thinks Beloved can't talk about where she came and her past?

<p>She thinks something tragic like rape happened to her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Beloved when they get to the cold room?

<p>She disappears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What insubstantial replies does Beloved provide when Sethe questions her about her mother?

<p>A white man, a bridge, and being taken away from her mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Denver fear when the door bangs shut in the shed for cider?

<p>Beloved has returned to the other side, leaving Denver with no self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Denver see Beloved's face?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Denver think the white dress that knelt next to Sethe is?

<p>Beloved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Beloved prompt Denver to recall by telling her about Baby Suggs and her brothers?

<p>Her past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the man that Beloved remembers?

<p>Schoolteacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Beloved describe as 'the place I am'?

<p>Darkness in the cold house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Captivity and Identity

  • Sethe initially perceives Beloved as the reincarnation of her daughter but later concludes she has recently escaped captivity.
  • Beloved's memories of her past are fragmented, indicating possible trauma from being locked away by a white man.

Objects and Symbols

  • Denver and Beloved venture into a cold house to fetch cider, symbolizing a connection to their past.
  • Beloved curls up on the ground after stating "this the place I am," representing her acceptance of a haunting reality.

Memory and Trauma

  • Beloved's fixation on a "spot in the darkness" where she claims to see "her face" suggests a personal trauma linked to her past.
  • Sethe suspects that Beloved may have endured tragic experiences, potentially including rape, explaining her reluctance to discuss her origins.

Disappearance and Fear

  • When Beloved disappears after entering the cold room, it evokes fear in Denver, highlighting her emotional dependence on Beloved.
  • The closing of the shed door triggers Denver's sadness, as she fears losing Beloved forever, feeling an absence of self in the process.

Relationships and Family

  • Beloved shares vague recollections of a white man and being taken from her mother, reinforcing Sethe's fears about her daughter’s past.
  • Denver's reflections on her family's history, sparked by Beloved, reconnect her with her heritage through the memories of Baby Suggs and her brothers.

Associations and Figures

  • Beloved may recall the schoolteacher, a figure associated with her painful past, creating an ominous link between their histories.
  • Denver perceives the white dress that appears next to Sethe as belonging to Beloved, intertwining their identities and pasts.

Thematic Elements

  • Darkness in the cold house represents isolation and fear for both Beloved and Denver, emphasizing themes of captivity and loss within their experiences.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 12 from 'Beloved' with these flashcards. Explore key terms and definitions that highlight the themes and events of this crucial chapter. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of Morrison's work.

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