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How Does Sethe's Change In Beloved

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In Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved, everything in both Sethe’s and Denver’s life seems to be in a state of change, but this change does not start with the appearance of Beloved. Their lives begin to change the moment Paul D steps into the red light that floods the doorway into I24. Paul D’s arrival affects Sethe the most as he brings up both good and bad memories from the past and helps Sethe through them. As he lives with her and helps her it is debatable whether or not he heals or hurts her more as he become a large part of her life. Upon Paul D’s arrival he brings a smile to Sethe’s face, for it’s a surprise for her to see someone from Sweet Home. Especially Paul D, whom she hasn’t seen for eighteen years. Paul D, only after being with Sethe

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