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thang08 // September 2, 2008 at 11:15 pm |
The following quote points out some very important points through Sethe’s scar.
And when the top of her dress was around her hips and he saw the sculpture here back had become, like the decorative work of an ironsmith too passionate for display, he could think but not say, “Aw, Lord, girl.” And he would tolerate no peace until he had touched every ridge and leaf of it with his mouth, none of which Sethe could feel because her back skin had been dead for years. (P. 21)
According to the book, Beloved, the scar looks like a tree. Everyone knows the nature of tree. For example, how a tree has been growing since it was planted. Then, Carbon dioxide is absorbed by it. It can be assumed the scar on Sethe’s skin is a very good sign for her future. However, most readers know that scar is not come automatically. It is a mark of the prosecutions which are violated by the owners of the slaves. The scar can also be recognized that it is the memory and history of the past.
When thinking about the life of Paul D, was a servant of Sweet Home. He argued the treatments of his owner. He was persecuted because he had fought for injustices. For his freedom, he escaped not only from his owner but also from a jail. The words “And he would tolerate no peace until he had touched every ridge and leaf of it with his mouth” are extremely meaningful to many people. Everybody will accept that kissing is an expression of “love.” Then, touching also means a way of practical way for people. For instance, Disciple Thomas in the Christian Bible did not believe the resurrection of Jesus before he touched Him. The above words mean that Paul D really wants to grow his life in many different ways.
Finally, Both Sethe and Paul D were slaves but they are free from their owner in different ways. Then, one has a mark for growing while another has a habit of fighting. In fact, the quote is one of the central points of the book, Beloved.
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