An Examination of Slavery in Toni Morison's Beloved

Abstract

During the nineteenth century, there was a rise in the popularity of black literature, with a large portion of it being focused on slave narratives. These narratives detailed the actual experiences of slaves who managed to escape to free states or countries. It was predominantly white abolitionists who published these stories, aiming to enlighten white readers about the horrors of slavery. Toni Morrison, a black African American novelist from the twentieth century, also delved into the history of African Americans, reaching back to the early nineteenth century. Notable examples of this mission include the diaries of Harriet Jacobson and Frederick Turner.