Dehumanization Of Groups In Toni Morrison's Beloved

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In the novel Beloved, Morrison attempts to convey the truth that the segregation of society leads to the dehumanization of groups, leading them to question their values and identity and resulting in detrimental long-term psychological effects. Morrison attempts to convey this truth by using various different perspectives in her writing and by using the opinions of a wide range of characters. She attempts to display dehumanization of various groups through the mistreatment of the slaves and through the lack of ethical values that the slave owners possess. The lack of values and questioning lead to dehumanization because being able to question and reason is a key characteristic of a human being. In addition to dehumanization of groups, long term-

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