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The narration of Beloved leads the readers to disregard other characters position. The readers often time see through the lens of Sethe. Even though this third person perspective included the characters, Sethe was more on a personal level. This would lead readers to be empathic, understanding, and relationships as unhealthy. Although, we cannot directly view her life through her eyes. The author has gave us an impression on her actions by giving a glimpse of her thoughts and actions. As well as the response of Paul D and the town’s people. The author made a well understanding of judgement that happens when people do not have the backstory. The author decides to conclude this with people transition from outsiders to developing people to understand …show more content…

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

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