Jordan Davis: Week 2

In the first three chapters of Beloved, the themes that intrusions form the past introduce are loneliness, rage, and sorrow. Sethe is lonely from the loss of her loved ones: her two sons, her daughter, and Baby Suggs. She has suffered a great deal in the loss of those closest to her and continues to grieve through out the beginning chapters of the book. Denver is also lonely. she explains to Paul D that they have not had visitors in a long time. No one comes around the house anymore because the house is haunted. Reveries of moments with her brothers are seen throughout the first few chapters. Rage is introduced when Paul D first enters the house and there's a red light pulsating throughout. It is obvious from Paul D's interaction with the specter of Sethe's deceased baby that she's ( the ghost) is upset and Paul D's presence in the house triggers some serious paranormal activity. Sethe's sorrow is seen throughout the first few chapters. She has had a rough childhood and has been raped and taken advantage of and is dealing with her past everyday. Experience would describe her past, she has been through so much. Its hard to fathom the psychological issues she has to overcome because of her past. Experience describes her future. The only way she can retain her innocence is through her memories.