Not long after Sethe's reunion with Paul D. she describes her reaction to School Teacher's arrival: "Oh, no. ... Even when Paul D. learns of what Sethe has done and confronts her with it, Sethe still skirts the reality of her past. Sethe describes her reasoning to Paul D., "... ... Paul D.'... Paul D. recognizes what Sethe can not; her act of supreme love is also an act of insurmountable selfishness. ...

• Word Count: 3106
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School