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Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:58:24 AM
From: DENEATHRO EDMOND
Subject: BELOVED
In: ORANGEBURG, SC, USA
I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY HISTORY MAJORS.
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 12:05:25 PM
From: Wilma <specialh@sprynet.com>
Subject: Beloved memory/rememory
In: USA
Pg 191
"She needn't have worried. Wrapped tight, hunched forward, as
she started home her mind was busy with the things she could forget.
"Thank God I don't have to rememory or say a thing because you know it."
What exactly does this mean? What is the difference between rememory and dismemory? Any thoughts?
pg 274
"Disremembered and unaccounted for.."
Same question. Thanks in advance.
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 1998 10:57:09 PM
From: Thalia Long <Thalia3644@aol.com>
Subject: The Bluest Eye
In: Stamford/Ct, USA
The Bluest Eye was on the best books I ever read, I used for my high school senior paper now I'm reusing for my college term paper. This book is more than worth reading
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 1998 06:37:33 PM
From: James R. Shrenk <jrshrenk@unm.edu>
Subject: Who is Beloved?
In: Albuquerque, NM, USA
Wow, an entire web page devoted to this book. I'm impressed.
Anyway, I've been discussing this book in my English class this week. The prof had us break up into groups to discuss a variety of questions. I chose the "Who is Beloved" question.
Discussing this with other people showed us that this question is not so easy to answer. It was proposed that she is a catalyst to help the town deal with their former slavery. Also, perhaps Beloved was a sort of guilt incarnate for Sethe. I even went so far as to propose that Beloved was actually Satan. Still, our answers concerning Beloved's identity were all different. What ideas do other people have to that question?
I also thought of a possible connection between Beloved, the quote at the beginning of the book from Romans 9:25, and the OT book of Hosea (particularly passages referring to the prostitute). Anybody want to jump on this and take it anywhere?
Comments appreciated.
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 06:56:08 PM
From: Monica <morg_b@hotmail.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: USA
I'm writing a term paper on the distortions of slavery in Beloved.
Does anyone have any ideas where I might find information or have any suggestions on what I should include. THANKS!
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 07:51:04 PM
From: Amelia Ray <acray@howard.edu>
Subject: womanist issues in Beloved
In: Washington, DC, USA
I'm writing a paper on womanist themes in Beloved...or rather, is Beloved to be considered womanist work. I've searched the net for weeks and have found nothing that anyone has said about Beloved either being or not being womanist work. Does anyone have any ideas? clues? at this point, I'd be willing to accept intelligent discourse from a stranger as a valid quote for my paper. Thanks,
Amelia
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 10:59:06 AM
From: Keith Herrmann <kherrman@ucsd.edu>
Subject: ending of "Paradis"?
In: La Jolla, CA, USA
my wife just finished "Paradise" by toni
morrison. she was totally befuddled by
the ending. can anyone tell us what
exactly the last chapter and last few
pages mean?
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 12:01:50 AM
From: Susan Killary <susankillary@sprintmail.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Pace,Fl, USA
Fantastic Book!!! Her writing is so descriptive. Just by reading What Baby Suggs was saying to the people on page 89 9in my book) where she begins by saying "Here," "in this place, we flesh; flesh that weeps, laughs; lfesh that dances on bare feet in the grass.....
I started to feel how as slaves,all those things such as, eating, breathing,seeing were treasured, but not by the people who owned them.
Another part of the book it was mentioned that as a mother it in vain to try to learn the traits and features of a newborn child, because they would be taken away or killed before they could become familar....
Again> Great Book
Would love to attend a reading of this book but, I have never heard of one in the Pensacola Florida area.
If anyone has info please respond.
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 12:56:13 AM
From: Amar Bhundia <asbhundia@hotmail.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: sinapore
I am studyin beloved as a part of A level text. I have no idea wher I can get any information about the book on the net. Help. Also towards the end of the book ther is a weired chapter with Beloved tallking like 'jibberish' repeatedly using crouching. I haven't a clue what this chapter is saying would anyone care to help?
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 03:27:33 PM
From: Jen Castro <thebatmancrew@hotmail.com>
Subject: real or spirtit???
In: Passaic, NJ, USA
HI!
can anyone help me with any of the following questions:
who is beloved? why do you think so?
why did she come to 124?
what's up w/ all the make believe choling?
why does beloved fall asleep all the time?
how did sethe get her name?
is she a real person or is she the baby beloved spirti
thebatmancrew@hotmail.com
A.s.a.p
s'il vous plait
thanx'
jen
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 08:03:16 AM
From: lu kuan <parts@126.com>
Subject: beloved and black culture
In: dalian, china
I am writing a paper about Toni Morrison's works, esp.through the black
culture throught the charactization
throught Toni Morrison's women.
will anyone give me some suggestion and
information. thanks!
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 07:10:30 PM
From: Lynetta Listenbee <listenbee@hotmail.com>
Subject: Toni M.'s "Beloved"
In: Jackson, TN, USA
I have just finished reading the magical, mysterious, piece, "Beloved", but there are still some issues I do not understand.
1)Why did the story end talking about Paul D?
2)Did him and Seth stay together after he came back?
3)I don't have the book with me at this instant, but why is one of the last chapters in a poem form with the words in a dot form?
4)Did Beloved just disapear in front of the town women?
Hope someone can answer this college student's questions.
Thank you.
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 05:19:04 PM
From: Michelle Mulkern <CMMULKER@cc.owu.edu>
Subject: I am interested in discussing the role of female friendship in Morrison's work
In: Ohio, USA
Hello! I am currently taking a Senior Seminar in Feminist Theory and Criticism. I am writing my term paper on the theory of female frienship in literature, and specifically, the way in which it is created in Morrison's novels (Bluest Eye, Sula, and Paradise). Right now, I am researching both Morrison and female friendship. I am especially interested in finding any differences between black and white female frienships and how that is portrayed. So, if anyone has any ideas about where I may find criticism in those two distinct areas, I would enjoy hearing about it. Thanks!
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 09:44:06 PM
From: Laura Granado <dancer_5_@hotmail.com>
Subject: Flying in "Song of Solomon"
In: El Paso, TX, USA
What is the significance of Mr. Smith flying?
Can anyone offer any help?
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 09:09:21 AM
From: Hanna Isola <hisola@student.oulu.fi>
Subject: Black Feminism and Black Womanhood in Tar Baby
In: Finland
Hi, I'm writing my master's thesis on Tar Baby, and especially on the representation of the Black women characters in it. I'd like to get any kind of comments, useful tips or links. Or just thoughts on Tar Baby. Thanks in advance,
--Hanna
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 08:52:40 PM
From: Evelyn <ed158@columbia.edu>
Subject: beloved
In: New York, NY, USA
I'm writing a paper on suffering and liberation in the black experience with relation to Beloved. Any Suggestions?
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 07:00:33 AM
From: PETIT Benoit <bpetit@caramail.com>
Subject: Paradise
In: France
I'm searching information about T. Morrison's Paradise. If you know some web pages, can you contact me as soon as possible. Thanks.
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 01:19:26 PM
From: mikey p. <ferocious4@aol.com>
Subject: help me!!!!
In: bronx, NY, USA
i'm doing a major term paper on beloved and my topic is "the meaning of home to Paul D." i'm trying to prove that Sethe is home to Paul and i can't find any articles that refer to this topic. does anyone know of any articles such as this? if so, e-mail your findings to me or get it to me somehow by the end of the day today. this project is due tomorrow. (i'm in trouble!!!!)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 11:02:23 PM
From: Liz Medina <giggles691@collegeclub.com>
Subject: The Bluest Eye
In: Madera,CA, USA
I just finished this book and I thought it was one of the greatest books I had ever read. I was just wondering where I could find a picture of the cover to The Bluest Eye. If you know please let me know. Thanks
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:16:30 PM
From: Tessalyn <Lusciousone@hotmail.com>
Subject: My International Baccalaureate Extended Essay
In: CA, USA
Hi! I'm a high school student who is in the process of doing an extended essay on Beloved. The topic of my essay is the significance of the Christ-like qualities and images of several characters ( Baby Suggs, Paul D., Stamp Paid ...etc) that are present throughout the novel. Events such as preaching to the crowds, feeding of the flock, footwashing, and several other miracles that Jesus performed are what I will be analyzing. I would like to ask for some help in writing my paper by collecting and considering the opinions of other people concerning my topic. If any of you readers have an opinion on the significance of the Christ-like figures in this novel, please post them. I would appreciate the help. =)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 09:16:25 AM
From: Lana <lagrba@hotmail.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Russia
I'm doing the research work on mytho-poetic symbols in "Beloved". I'll be thankful to get any information, comments,suggestions.
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 07:58:49 PM
From: Erik <elk1782@silver.sdsmt.edu>
Subject: Another Resource
In: Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
I am taking a course on Morrison. Our class has a Listserve. If you want to read it go to http://www.sdsmt.edu/online-courses/is/hum375/morris.html
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 06:45:01 PM
From: Kathryn Farrell <Kathrynfarrell@hotmail.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Crown Point / IN, USA
I have just finished the book Beloved and was wondering if I could receive some assistance in answering some of the questions proposed to me by my professor. First let me start by saying that this was a very powerful book. Literature I am not used to reading. I enjoyed it on a surface level but hope to reach depth on the second reading. I would greatly appreciate help on three questions that have been challenging to me. One, "How is Sethe different from other women in this novel?". Two, "How does Denver emerge towards the end of the novel, for the reader". Three,"What makes Sethe and Paul D's relationship one that can be saved". Thanks very much to anyone kind enough to respond.
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 09:17:32 PM
From: Julia Brugliera <juliab@arches.uga.edu>
Subject: short story: "Recitatif"
In: Athens, Georgia, USA
Hi! I'm doing a research paper on Toni Morrison's short story "Recitatif." Does any one have any good web sites with information on this short story? I've had trouble finding any. Also, if you've read the story, what do you think about the growth of he relationship between Twyla and Roberta throughout the course of the story? Please email me with ANY INFORMATION!
Thanks!
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 09:46:19 AM
From: Michele Foster <MFoster761@aol.com>
Subject: Jazz
In: USA
I am writing a paper on the Joe and Docas roles in Jazz. I was wondering if anyone could help me get more out of the story. It is very complex. My paper has do with the filling their inside "nothings". If anyone has read this and has any insight on the story I would appreciate your help. Thanks.
Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 01:36:19 PM
From: Caroline Green <malcolm.green1@virgin.net>
Subject: mother-daughter relationship in toni morrisons work
In: Bristol, U.K.
I'm an A level student doing an extended essay comparing mother daughter relationships or the role of the mother in fiction . Are there any Morrison novels that significantly feature these themes? Any information would be gratefully received and e-mailed to me.
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 08:24:32 PM
From: Caitlin Greeley <michaelgreeley@aol.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: USA
Hi, I'm a high school student writing an essay on Beloved. The argument is: Toni Morrison is careful not to make all the blacks wonderful and all the whites awful. She presents a balanced view of human behavior. There are many good and bad white people that I can think of. Certainly Amy Denver, the Garners, perhaps even Lady Jones could be included in the "good" category. Schoolteacher, and other whites are bad, awful, and evil. My problem is the "bad" blacks. I cannot think of any awful ones. Would you consider Beloved to be an awful black? Please Help!
Thanks.
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 04:18:09 PM
From: Yvette <ygarcia@rap.ci.la.ca.us>
Subject: Beloved
In: Los Angeles, USA
I'm doing a research paper on Beloved. The question I have to answer is, How soes Toni Morrison;s storu illustrate her ovservation. "Ithink for those of us who live in 1998, male or female, the problems of trying to love one's self and another human being at the same time is a serious late 20th century problem, a veryserious problem...you don't really have to have children.?" Can anyone give me passages in the book that shows this. It would be of great help.
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 08:29:10 PM
From: Eirwen Scott <Superwoman_98_02@hotmail.com>
Subject: Tar Baby
In: Michigan, USA
Hello! I have just recently finished reading Tar Baby. Overall, I understand the theme of racism in the book. However, I don't understand the ending or how it plays into the novel. From what I got from the book, I took it that Son went into the forest to find the "men". Who are teh men, and what do they have to do with the book? Also, I thought, he was headed toward Paris to find Jadine. Why didn't he and what changed his mind. If anyone knows the answers to any of these questions or just understands the end of hte book better than i obviously have can you please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks in advance.
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 08:05:52 PM
From: KD <HPaige8834@aol.com>
Subject: Toni Morrison
In: Madison,MS, USA
I saw an interview on Toni Morrison and she struck me and a writer that I might want to look more into. So, now that research paper time has come around, I decided that I want to do my paper on her and her books. However, I could use some help, from anyone if possible. Thanks.
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 06:57:58 PM
From: Kimberly Lyons <LTWJ@aol.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Nashville, N.C., USA
I loved the book Beloved. I'm doing a paper on Toni Morrison for my Lit.-Based Reasearch class in college. I want to focus on character development in Beloved. What or who was Beloved? Spirit-Real-Ghost? Is voodoo that powerful to make you think something is real... Can I get some help analyizing this please.
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 07:17:52 PM
From: Kenzy <edbva@yahoo.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Seoul, Korea.
I'm a high school student and I'm doing a paper on the book. My assignment is to write on and analyse Sethe's "rough response to the Fugitive Bill", or her efforts to protect her children from Schoolteacher. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 03:43:30 PM
From: Sophie Gaudru <sophie.gaudru@libertysurf.fr>
Subject: Toni Morrison, especially 3 books
In: Poitiers, France
I am a French girl, and I going to study Beloved, Tar Ba
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 02:21:01 PM
From: Mary <marysarah@mactechies.com>
Subject: Beloved, beasts and Post WWII
In: NY, USA
Please forgive me for this strange
request, but I am writing a paper for a
graduate Post World War II Literature
class and I need some help. In
several of the books we've read in this
class, I've found a strange link
between several of them: Kazinski's The
Painted Bird, Vonnegut's Breakfast
of Champions, McCarthy's Suttree and
Morrison's Beloved.
Kazinski, Morrison, and Vonnegut all use
characters who have sex with
animals and McCarthy has a character who
has sex with watermelons. My
question is, do you think Morrison uses
bestiality to further show the
debasement of slaves in America? And is
writing about bestiality a post
WWII phenomena since the destruction of
atomic weapons and the holocaust
destroyed our humanity so badly that
nothing is taboo anymore? I know this
is a strange topic but it keeps coming
up too often for it all to just be
coincidence.
Please respond ASAP as my proposal for
my paper is due next Tuesday.
Thank you for yo
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 02:45:48 PM
From: Christina <lizzyram@hotmail.com>
Subject: Tar Baby
In: Namibia
Am working on Tar Baby - but can't seem to find a lot of info and sites... there are plenty on Morrison's other books, but less, it seems on Tar Baby. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help...
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:38:33 PM
From: bri powers <bripowers@hotmail.com>
Subject: beloved
In: minneapolis, USA
I'm writing a paper on the exactly why the house is called 124.. if you have any suggestions--write back. Thank You!!
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 04:06:40 PM
From: Margaret Anne <a56kdh@morgan.mun.ucs.ca>
Subject: The Song of Solomon
In: St.John's, NF, Canada
I just read the Song of Solomon. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a question my prof proposed. How does humor contribute to the tragic of the novel? I would be thankfull to anybody with any insight into this topic.
thanks,
marg
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 04:47:53 PM
From: Robert J. Mitchell <TYLERR@clarityconnect.com>
Subject: School Vouchers
In: Elmira, NY 14859, USA
Ms Morrison,
I watched you this morning on the 'Like It Is 2000' show. Listening to the your views on the resent election results.
The push for SCHOOL VOUCHERS are going to be on the front burner, from now on.
They want you too help little poor black children...for the first time in history, the Republican Party wants to help us. Both the governors of NY and PA support the Vouchers. It is a party issure with the republicans, in order too counter them we will need both a national voice and an organized program.
I would be interested in your views on this subject.
Sincerely,
Robert Mitchell
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:43:59 PM
From: Rochelle Dawson <shell_40_2000@yahoo.com>
Subject: Beloved
In: Fort wayne, USA
WHAT DEFINITIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR:
rememory and dismemory
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 09:52:54 AM
From: Noni Norman
Subject: The language of Toni Morrison"s novels
In: Atlanta Ga., USA
Toni Morrison helps the decendants of Africans to not be ashamed to hold on to ther Africanizms.Her use of Ebonics, the language that blacks created out of their native African toungs and the American English that was forced down their throats, serves as a culture preserver for Africans in this country who feel the need to see someone else talk "lik dat" before they feel comfortable, or feel that they have the right and responsibility to talk "lik Dat" and to understand.
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 09:53:24 AM
From: Noni Norman
Subject: The language of Toni Morrison"s novels
In: Atlanta Ga., USA
Toni Morrison helps the decendants of Africans to not be ashamed to hold on to ther Africanizms.Her use of Ebonics, the language that blacks created out of their native African toungs and the American English that was forced down their throats, serves as a culture preserver for Africans in this country who feel the need to see someone else talk "lik dat" before they feel comfortable, or feel that they have the right and responsibility to talk "lik Dat" and to understand.
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 10:48:24 PM
From: annkumaraswamy <ankumaraswamy@yahoo.com>
Subject: paradise by toni morrison
In: hyderabad, india
Many places on the web are filled with
other works of tono Morrison but rarely
do we find references to her book Paradise
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:21:42 PM
From: Adrienne Nater <Sonniesma@aol.com>
Subject: Toni Morrison play "Dreaming Emmett
In: Somis, CA, USA
I am trying to find a copy of the play Dreaming Emmett that is mentioned on another WEB site. Any ideas? Please E-mail.
Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 08:26:01 AM
From: Hana <rnuhanov@hotmail.com>
Subject: "The Bluest Eye"
In: Croatia
Hi
I'm writing a paper on Toni Morrison "The Bluest Eye" and A. Walker "The Color Purple". Could someone help me by giving me some usefull sites for research, or some interesting ideas (surpression of women, freindship, beauty...?)? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 02:57:58 PM
From: Kylee <asiya007@hotmail.com>
Subject: BELOVED
In: Asheville, NC
I'm doing some research on the dehumanizing effects of slavery from Morrison's "Beloved." Issues of concern would be twisted motherly instincts, breaking the bonds of love, slave turned animal, and master turned monster. If anyone has personal or researched info they would like to share, please send me an e-mail. Thanks Kylee
Date: Sun, 06 May 2001 07:09:46 AM
From: Natalie MacDermot <a98bf3c2@student.ucd.ie>
Subject: Beloved
In: Dublin, Ireland
I'm and Irish student studying Beloved as part of an American Identities course. I love the book and I think it would be great if I could get an American's point of view of it all, I find it intriguing! So if anyone is interested, I'd love to hear their own ideas. Thanks!
Nats xx
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 06:37:19 PM
From: victoria <nostalgia86@hotmail.com>
Subject: Infanticide
In: Victoria, Australia
Hey. I'm studying 'Beloved' in yr 12 Literature, i was hoping people could share their ideas with me on the following topic; "Sethe's murder of the crawling-already girl is not the only example of infanticide in 'Beloved'; Sethe's mother leaves the children born of rape to die, as does Ella. Explore the views and values expressed about infanticide in 'Beloved', particularly as they intersect with cultural ideas of motherhood." Thanks!
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:51:00 AM
From: kathryn mahoney <katrina_neville@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: beloved
In: warrington, uk
Hi! Im a British student and have just started reading Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' for my A-level coursework. I'm already hooked and would love to hear anyone else's views, criticisms or points of view on the novel.
Please dont hesitate to contact me, thanks
kathrynx
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 01:45:30 AM
From: Min-ah <redkiller06@yahoo.com>
Subject: I have an urgent help~! (A.S.A.P.)
In: USA
Hi~!
This is Min-ah.
First of all, I like this web. page. Really Great~!
Anyway, I have an essay assignment about "Beloved," and its final draft due is a week after from now on (Today: 28 July, 2001). But I have not gone through a book, yet, because I don't have enough time to read a whole book for some reasons..--;;), so I'm just reading its summaries, and I'm gonna watch its movie version tomorrow.
The essay prompt is..(According to my professor,)
Analysis of "Beloved"
"Write an essay examining how one of the central themes develops in Toni Morrisons' 'Beloved.'"
The themes that she gave us are..
Pride, love, community, motherhood, forgiveness, revenge, storytelling, and family.
Among them, I chose "love" and "revenge" as my central theme.
The thing is, to write my thesis statement, I should written down the page numbers where it is related to the theme and sum up the main points among them
(This is what she told us to do so.).
So, could you suggest the page numbers (quotes) that are related to the theme, and some explanaions for those?
Please, please, and please~!!!
If you can this favor, I'll be really appreciate about this..
Otherwise, I'd just sit down and cannot even start any work..
Okay?
Thank you and Bye..
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 01:42:32 AM
From: Chie <chigaty--chiezo@mail.goo.ne.jp>
Subject: Beloved--I need your help!!
In: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
Hi, I'm Chie.
I'm writing a thesis on Beloved by
Ms. Morrison.
(It's deadline is end of this year...)
But I'm not get on with it...so I wanna know opinions, advice,
and recommandation of critical books from people who read Beloved thoroughly.
In thesis,
I'm concentrate on "a kind of love".
About her daughter(Beloved) killing,
Sathe thinks it was love..
Why she thought so?
'Cause she could'nt find (or know) ways any other but killing.
'Cause her children are the best things she has.
Maybe she had to be a slave not only white people,but also her own visions
of love..
I can understand above thoughts.
However, Sathe's "closed love"
(or clinquish love) is peculiar?
I wonder if that "closed love" peculiar to her.
In my opinion, she is not the only one being peculuar to it, but all those
African-American women whose lives under
the circumstances of slavery may possibly be so.
I need your help!!
If someone knew where can I send a fan letter for Ms. Morrison, please tell me!
Thanks.
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