... only be Sethe at the foot of Beloved's grave, however in a contrasting interpretation I have taken this to represent the freedom and characteristics of Africa. In both instances, music is a powerful citation of identity. Beloved "loves him because he has a song," similar to her own mother's song that she herself recites. The use of song is essential in conveying being, displaying self ... ...

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