each other. For the starter, the author uses the readers’ lack of judgment. The readers are oblivious to the situation of Sethe because we are not given much context. The start of chapter, Sethe and Denver want to bring out a ghost. Sethe gave a description, “She wasn’t even two years old when she died. Too little to understand. Too little to talk much” (Morrison 4). The readers at this point will not understand what is going at this point. As the novel progresses, the readers are introduced to Beloved. The whereabout about Beloved is initially confusing. The readers do not know anything about her until qw begin to make connections of Beloved to the baby ghost. Sethe has an unexplainable relationship with Beloved. The scene where Sethe was being choked left the readers to fall under the impression of the heavy weight Beloved is becoming. This was a subtle way the author directed the readers to see Sethe as empathic from Beloved or whoever choked her. Her reaction left readers to believe she avoided the situation for the sake of herself. We grow to be more empathic and understanding about Sethe situation as we learn more and more about her past life. Later, Paul D was used in the story from a different perspective. The author controlled our interpretation of the scene with Paul D confronting Beloved. Paul D was really angry about Sethe’s actions when he found out from Stamp Paid. He said “There could have been a way. Some other way.” (Morrison 189). We see Paul D actions revolting because of his lack of understanding. If the author went a different differection we would have likely found Sethe behavior erratic and lunatic. Paul D reaction was only right because he did not understand why she killed the baby. More specifically, he did not understand her perception of killing the baby. away She Paul D scene v This could be a similarity to reality. People will judge without having an understanding of the other person.When Paul D said this the readers could see the reality. Paul D is only reacting anyone would act if they did not know the backstory to Sethe’s decision. Paul D ended up leaving because he could not bear Sethe’s actions. The heavy burden that he assumed Sethe has felt. Although, the author again gave an insight of her thoughts. Sethe did what she thought was best for her child. She has a strong mind and was determined to do what was best. This left with her not caring of anyone’s input about her situation. Paul D’s situation seems cold Lastly, the townspeople and Paul D come around with Seth.
This goes back at the start of the novel when majority of people did not want to associated with Sethe. Previously, the readers as well were judging Sethe’s decision came to terms. The image of Beloved leaving we go back to Sethe. Readers wonder if Beloved will come back again with larger intentions in harming her. She also was becoming weak and smaller. She could of possibly been working to obtain the relationship she wanted. Denver leaving was also one-sided but decides to tell people about the problems her family is facing at home. For example, Sethe walks out and sees “Now she is running into the faces of the people out there, joining them and leaving Beloved behind.” (Morrison 287). This demonstrated the townspeople's giving a hand to Sethe. The author made this escalation by making subtle indications from the reader to a solo character and then the townspeople. The author makes subtle turns with the different positions of the people. Especially, with the townspeople and Paul D. We never expected the townspeople to help Sethe. But, since Denver explained the situation the people decided to open up and help Sethe out. This was another demonstration about of various positions. A large amount of people that once judged Sethe. A similar situation in which society places judgment on those who not in the norm with expectation like the Scarlet Letter. The townspeople decide not to point people but to come
together. Overall, the author led the readers through the eyes of Sethe. This would make hard to understand the other characters reactions at the start. Sethe is seen to readers as empathetic, understanding and the relationships to the girls. The author made a small message through the variation of perception. We never understand the person’s position. The best we could as people is to listen to the person’s struggle and help them as much to our ability. The author threw in a subtle theme through the narrations. This went from the readers, Paul D and the townspeople. At some point we are Paul D and the townspeople until we begin to understand and cooperate with the person. We initially want to think there is an easy distinction in people's actions but it is never easy to know exactly. We always tend to judge people because we never are in their positions.