Hakuna Matata

    Throughout the reading of Beloved , I have noticed a trend in the relationship between Sethe and Denver. Denver always seems slightly tentative towards Sethe and we know why. She is scared that her mother might kill her just like she did with Beloved. For instance, on page 206 (according to my version of the book), Denver states, “When she finishes the combing and starts the braiding, I get sleepy. I want to go to sleep but I know If I do I won’t wake up“.   It is disturbing to see the distrust Denver has for her mom, despite no ill intent from Sethe. The animosity between them, however, hasn’t always existed.      There is a point in time where Denver is clueless of Sethe’s past. It’s probable that their relationship might have actually been a normal mother and daughter relationship. The truth comes out after Denver’s incident with the bullies at her school. The effect of the truth impacts Denver so much to the point where she is un...

As a continuation of my last post, I want to continue to discuss more about Janie. Initially, I wasn't too fond of Janie. She is slightly arrogant and selfish. However, my whole perspective on Janie changed after the death of Tea Cake. I can't help it but feel pity for her. She finds someone who loves her for who she is. Tea Cake doesn't treat her as a trophy that is meant to be stored away like Stark did. He treats her as an actual human being. All of this, however, was too good to be true. While trying to save Janie from the dog, Tea Cake is bitten by the dog and contracted rabies. Of course, he doesn't go to the doctors in time and eventually dies. It's hard to believe that Janie has to kill someone she truly loves to protect herself. It's almost as if the universe was working against her. By the time Janie gets back to the present time, it's evident that Janie is done with it all. She has had 3 husbands. One where she was forced to marry. Another one...