The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. Indeed, spirituality is a common thread woven through many of her characters. Morrison has a sharp insight into people as ... it is not until Beloved, her Nobel-prize winning novel about slavery, that Morrison truly examines the relationship of the community and redemption. Through the gut-wrenching story of Sethe, a former slave living with terrifying memories, Morrison shows us the powerful role that community can play in the individual's redemption. Morr...

• Word Count: 3712
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. Indeed, spirituality is a common thread woven through many of her characters. Morrison has a sharp insight into people as ... it is not until Beloved, her Nobel-prize winning novel about slavery, that Morrison truly examines the relationship of the community and redemption. Through the gut-wrenching story of Sethe, a former slave living with terrifying memories, Morrison shows us the powerful role that community can play in the individual's redemption. Morr...

• Word Count: 3715
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School