Chapter 6
11. What does Sethe remember about her mother? Why does it upset her to remember? Why do you think Beloved keeps asking her questions?
Sethe remembers how her mother showed her the scar left over from when she was branded, and tells Sethe it is how she can identify her once she's dead. Sethe then begins to remember how her mother was hanged, and how when Sethe tried to run to her to check for "the mark" another woman held her back, so she never knew for sure it was her mother. She is understandably upset to remember her mother's murder, and how she couldn't find the mark in time. I believe Beloved keeps asking questions because she wants to know everything she possibly can about Sethe, her mother. She wants to know the things and the stories she missed by not growing up with her.
11. What does Sethe remember about her mother? Why does it upset her to remember? Why do you think Beloved keeps asking her questions?
Sethe remembers how her mother showed her the scar left over from when she was branded, and tells Sethe it is how she can identify her once she's dead. Sethe then begins to remember how her mother was hanged, and how when Sethe tried to run to her to check for "the mark" another woman held her back, so she never knew for sure it was her mother. She is understandably upset to remember her mother's murder, and how she couldn't find the mark in time. I believe Beloved keeps asking questions because she wants to know everything she possibly can about Sethe, her mother. She wants to know the things and the stories she missed by not growing up with her.
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