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Friday, April 8, 2016
The ending of Beloved
The conclusion of a piece of literature must be about a sense of closure and an acceptable ending to the story. In what ways does Morrison’s novel end in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory way?
The ending of "Beloved" is surely one for the books. I think about it each day and because of that I tryto figure out the greater meaning that Morrison tries to get at. I feel as if Morrison ends the novel in an unsatisfactory way because the majority of the novel takes place in the past rather than the now and by the end of the novel, Morrison barely addresses the future and when she does, she doesn't end the novel in a happy manner. For starters, we can't say for sure that Paul D and Sethe are going to live happily ever because Morrison then explains about how the town completely forgets about what happened with Beloved in the last chapter. She pretty much stops talking about Sethe at this point as if she doesn't matter anymore! And in my defense Beloved can't actually be called beloved anymore because no one even remembers her enough to love her; at funerals people say "Dearly Beloved". Instead, she becomes this nameless thing that's just there, who doesn't haunt Sethe or 124, which is seen with the arrival of Here Boy. Maybe that's why Beloved disappears because she obtained her goal of spiritually killing Sethe as Sethe did to her. To be honest I'm still fuzzy about the whole thing because there are so many ways to interpret the ending. But Maybe Morrison did it for a reason, to show the reader that life isn't all rainbows and sunshine, that sometimes it can be dark and ominous.
The end of Beloved left me thinking for days about the deeper meaning and what actually happened. My understanding of the end is that Beloved leaves Sethe and Denver when she thinks that they do not care for her anymore, yet Morrison does not expand much on why she left. After Beloved took control of Sethe’s life, she was left broken. Did she leave because she finally took everything out of Sethe? Was she content with the revenge she got on Sethe? As for Paul D and Sethe's relationship, I liked that Paul D came back to take care of Sethe. However, we really don't know if they live happily ever after, like Sarah said. For the most part, I was happy with the way Denver's character ended up. Denver somewhat found her place in the world she was isolated from for so many years. Yet, I did not like that Denver did not seem to care much about Sethe’s health. I was hoping that Denver would finally realize that Sethe is not a threat to her. In the last chapter, Morrison made it clear that Beloved was never really there. This helps her send the message that slavery haunts people forever, even if it’s not part of someone’s life anymore. Overall, I loved how Morrison concluded the novel since she left me wanting more.
Morrison's novel ends in a satisfactory way because it ends like a movie. The threat is vanquished, the community rallied around the outcast to save them, and peace has been restored. Beloved is gone and her grip on 124 with her. Sethe and Denver have been freed from the clutches of the past, as has the community of Cincinnati and after all the trouble Denver and Sethe are part of a community once more. No, the guy and the girl don't get together, but would you want to be with a woman who you knew committed murder? But Morrison accompanies the reader a little farther after Beloved's vanquishment, and that final chapter is what provides a sense of closure. You know where those characters are headed, and for the most part everyone has kissed and made up.
I agree with Katie on this. To me, Morrison's novel does in fact end in a satisfactory way. I felt this because from Beloved haunting 124 to her reincarnation, I felt as though she would never leave Sethe alone and maybe end up killing Sethe which I did not want. I wanted to see Sethe drive Beloved out and I saw happy to see that happen at the end of the novel, albeit it was not Sethe who drove her out but rather it was the community rallying together to fight for the greater good, which was Sethe. It was nice to see Sethe free of one aspect of past, at least for now.
Although the novel may not have ended how we predicted, or how many of us would have liked, Morrison ended the novel in a satisfactory way. Even though many of the characters parted ways, Morrison created a sense of completeness with the last chapter of the novel. We know where the characters ended up and who the are with, and the story has reached a conclusion. There is no more story to tell and the characters were not left in positions that left us wondering, Why?
I agree with many of the comments above. I feel as though the story ended in a satisfactory way. I was really worried about Sethe throughout much of the novel because Beloved and her presence was really taking a toll on Sethe, so I was really glad to see Beloved leave and Sethe slowly regain stability by the return of Paul D. It was refreshing to see Sethe and Denver let go of the past aka let go of Beloved. However, like Steph and Sarah, I wonder about their future. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, as it showed the rises and downfalls, and the truthfulness and reality in Sethe’s life.
One part of the ending that was satisfactory to me was when the community of women rallied to support Sethe and put an end to Beloved. Throughout the novel, it bothered me that these women turned their backs on Sethe and judged her once she killed Beloved. So when they realized the bigger picture and decided to fight Beloved together, that was really powerful. After all, Beloved in a sense represents the past and slavery. One of the women named Ella said "The future was sunset; the past something to leave behind. And if it didn't stay behind, well, you might have to stomp it out. Slave life; freed life- every day was a test and a trial." (302). Each of those women has had to contend with their past lives as slaves and it has influenced them in some way. So by them all joining forces against this figure, they are showing that they will not let themselves be defined for controlled by their past and they will fight for their earned freedom.
In my opinion, "Beloved" ended in a very satisfactory way. Beloved left without a trace and they began to forget about her. Sethe also seemed happy and content with Paul D. She realizes that she should start to live for herself and no one else. Denver also had some character development. She reached out for help and even got a job. She demonstrated responsibility and grew up from the childish girl she was in the beginning of the novel. Paul D also seemed to find his purpose and his home. He finally realized that his home was with Sethe and that he could stop running.
I believe that the novel ended in a satisfactory way because Beloved was driven out of 124 as the community rallied together for a common purpose. Denver was able to convince a group of people to save Sethe from her parasitic visitor. Since Beloved leaves, Sethe is able to regain mental and emotional strength. Additionally, Paul D is able to be with Sethe at the end of the novel resulting in closure.
The novel in my opinion was satisfactory. First, the entire novel we see Sethe and her family become rejected by the public. 124 is feared and looked upon, as is Sethe. To see the community rally with Sethe to help face 124 and the idea of past slavery is satisfactory to the readers. Also, I think the novel was not meant to nessesarily give Sethe what she deserved or get revenge, so Sethe was never meant to die. It’s motivation was for Sethe to come to terms with life and drive her past head on out of her life to become free. Therefore by Beloved being exiled, it is satisfactory to the ending.
Just like everyone else has said, I believe that Morrison ended the novel Beloved in a satisfactory way. Having the community, who once shunned Sethe, stick up for her and rally against Beloved was unexpected but made the reader happy that Sethe will finally have closure. She has struggled throughout her whole life with the burden of Beloved on her shoulders, and now all of that is gone for good. Finally, Sethe can move on with her life and not have to worry about her daughter ruining that for her.
The ending of beloved is extremely satisfying. Much like Frankenstein being chased of of Transylvania, Beloved is driven out of 124 and Sethe's life by the community. The same community that use to pay no attention to Sethe and Denver, come through and help them. This is a good thing, because finally. something is going right for Sethe in her shitty life. The world thought she suffered enough and when they felt she had learned her lesson, it was time to stop. Her guilt was rid, and she could finally live a normal life with her child.
Well to say the least, the ending of “Beloved” really threw me. It took me a while to really comprehend what had happened. I was definitely satisfied with the fact that Denver’s story ended with her being free and able to move on from the past life she had lived in 124 with Sethe. However, I was a little unsatisfied with the fact that Beloved just disappeared. I felt like there was going to be a more climactic seen with Beloved that would end the novel, but instead she just “poofed.” Also, I was a little confused about Sethe and Paul D’s ending. I interpreted it as Paul D finally moving on and wanting a life with Sethe, and Sethe coming to the realization that she can still live her life, regardless of her horror-stricken past. However, I think that there are many ways to interpret the ending of Sethe’ story. I certainly would have liked to hear her final thoughts on Beloved. Overall, the ending was extremely interesting to me and I liked how Morrison chose to end the book.
I think that Morrison’s novel has an acceptable ending and leaves the reader with a sense of closure. The source of conflict is resolved; Beloved, who represents the memories that former slaves have of past their lives of enslavement, leaves after the women fight her off. The women, representing the African American race, were fighting their memories of slavery that haunt them and subsequently are able to move on. Morrison does not leave any loose ends: Paul D and Sethe reconcile; Denver becomes more independent, developing more relationships outside of the house; Sethe faces her past and is able to move on. Thus, I think Morrison’s novel has an acceptable ending.
The novel is ended in a satisfactory way for me. There is no longer the threat of Beloved looming over the story and the characters. Everything seems like it is resolved, and there is the help of the community around them to help relieve the threat. Sethe is free from her troubled past, and Denver can live a free life of hope. The reader can look at the future as a hopeful and new life now that the past is no longer part of their worries. There are so many possibilities of where their lives can go from here, and it makes the reader almost excited to think about. It also makes you want there to be just a little more to the story to see how life post-Beloved was. Overall, I think the ending is pleasing because there is not much mystery of what will go on next.
The unique thing about Morrison’s novel and its ending is that it does not have a definite ending. Sethe’s future is not explained through an epilogue, so there is no guarantee what happens to her, her children, Beloved, and her love life. This was intentional to make readers think about the text closely and think about alternate endings. The pro about this is that readers can interpret the ending as they want to. It doesn’t have to be interpreted by someone else. Also there is no room for dissapointment with the end of the novel because you can interpret it how you would like it to be.
In my opinion, Beloved ended in a satisfactory way. All the story lines were wrapped up and although many of the characters dispersed there were no cliffhangers and loose ends. Beloved left 124 and with the return of Paul D, Sethe slowly began to get her life back. She got a job, and she shows signs of growth from the beginning of the novel. Sethe and Denver are finally able to gain some sort of closure and begin to move on from the past. All in all, the ending of Beloved came to a nice conclusion which I found satisfactory
I agree with the others who stated that Morrison ended his story in a satisfactory way. One thing is for sure, it did not end as we thought it would have, however he left us with no cliffhangers, and no loose ends. The book was pretty much wrapped up in a bow, as Morrison stated where the characters end up and completed the novel without causing utter curiosity.
I agree with those who said that this novel was ended in a satisfactory wya. I believe this because the book ends with no loose ends, I also find this ending satisfactory because I am glad that Sethe was able to begin to move on after Beloved left by getting a job and reconnecting with Denver. -Kevin
As others have said, I feel the novel ended in a satisfactory way. There were no loose ends by the end of the novel and all questions were answered. Beloved has left 124 and Sethe's family is at rest. They are no longer hanuntes by Beloved's ghost and we all know where the characters end up, there is only curiosity within the novel but not by the ending.
I agree with Kristina that it ended in a pleasing way and the threat of Beloved is no longer there. Most things did seem to be resolved. It gives a sense of closure which I feel is important. Sethe is free from her past and Denver can live freely. The future looks hopeful and safer. It ends in a satisfactory way because there is not a mystery aspect to it and I don't wonder what will happen next.
I feel that the novel is ended in a satisfactory way but I still ponder why Morrison chose what she did. You never fully understand why Beloved left and I question why Beloved had haunted her so long only to leave. I do feel that her leaving was kind of a closure to the evil she brought to Sethe, but I think that the memories will always be with her. I do feel that Sethe’s thoughts are not relieved from her horrible past but that she will have less stress about her children's thoughts on her. Denver is the character that brings the most satisfaction to the end of the novel. As Denver finally gets out of her isolation, she is able to have some closure with Sethe and loose some of her childish characteristics.
The ending of the novel was satisfactory, even relieving. Beloveds departure helped to unload a huge burden on 124 Bluestone Road and its inhabitants. However, I agree with Aria; why would Beloved haunt 124 Bluestone Road for so long and come back to win Sethe's love only to leave? Beloved's leaving was a huge step to moving on from the past.
Although the ending of the book was a surprise to readers, in concluded the story in a satisfactory way. Many of the characters parted ways at the end, but it was a nice conclusion to the story. Sethe and Paul D come back together, but there is no proof that they are going to live happily together. Denver’s conclusion was nice one as she moved on from 124 and started to become successful in her own life. Although she neglected her mother and seemed to not worry, it was nice to see move on with her own life. Finally, lets talk about Beloved’s conclusion. When she left, it was because everyone started to no longer love her. They began to accept the past and no one worried about her so she had no reason to haunt Sethe. The characters split ways at the end, but the story was wrapped up successfully.
The ending of Morrison’s novel did end in a satisfactory way. The conclusion of the story involves Beloved leaving Sethe and Denver. Beloved was successful in taking revenge against Sethe as she has completely lost herself. However, Morrison concluded the novel by revealing to the reader that Beloved was never reincarnated. I was satisfied with this conclusion as Sethe finally drove away Beloved, making an attempt to remove herself from one part of her past. Morrison concluded the novel in a way where the story as complete. Beloved, who was symbolic of past enslavement, was exiled from the community allowing former slaves to move on and officially enjoy their freedoms.
I was satisfied with the end of the novel because Beloved left and was finally forgotten, allowing Sethe to finally be free. I am also glad that Paul D came back and things seemingly went back to normal. However, I am dissatisfied with the fact that although Denver finally seems to be comfortable with who she is, her relationship with Sethe didn't seem totally mended. These things obviously take time, but the novel ended on a note that left me wondering what was going to happen to all of the characters in the future.
I agree with those who commented saying that the novel ended in a mostly satisfactory way. When reading, Morrison’s detailed work really sucked me in and I strongly wanted Beloved to leave Serthe after all she has been through. The departure of Beloved ended the novel in a way that provided a conclusion that skillfully tied the main purpose of the novel to the resolution. Sethe’s “rememories” of Beloved and her past have finally begun to stop affecting her. Although Sethe not end up with Paul D romantically, she can begin to start her new life without living in fear of her past.
I did not think Beloved ended in a satisfactory way. I do appreciate Morrison's wonderful departure scene for Beloved but I felt after that was pretty underwhelming. Morrison had the opportunity to create a god conclusion but she decided to leave it kinda up to the reader what the future holds. I suppose a lot of readers enjoy endings like that because it leaves it up to interpretation but I prefer clarified solid endings, that's just my take on the whole thing. It was in no way a bad ending, I just wish there was more.
Morrison ends the novel in a satisfactory way for the readers because there has been a sort of victory for Sethe. Throughout the entire novel, she suffers from her “rememory”, the reminders of the trauma she went through as a result of being a slave. She is literally haunted by the past when Beloved appears. Beloved, symbolizing Sethe’s past, is draining all of the life from her to the point where she is sick and bedridden. Sethe could not move past all of the fear and guilt that she was constantly living through over and over again in her mind. When Beloved disappears at the end of the book, it represents both Sethe and the community’s triumph over the past events that continued to affect them. The reader is definitely satisfied by seeing Sethe freed from Beloved, but is also left wondering about the future for the characters that is left unsaid.
I think the book ended in a satisfactory way. While all the characters found their release form Beloved or being Beloved herself finding that her "mission" was done, they all had an ending. But, the author did leave a lot of interpretation up to the reader. This was a little frustrating because of course we all want definite answers for why things happen the way they do, but Morrison left it to the reader to ponder.
Sethe accepted her actions and her past and could let go a little (but not forget), Denver became more confident and found who she was as an individual a little more. Paul D. returned because he realized that Sethe needed him.
The conclusion of Beloved has both satisfactory and unsatisfactory aspects. The return of Paul D and their dog to the house shows that Beloved is gone and that there is a chance for new life in 124. The evolution of Denver also comes full circle by the end of the novel, which shows how the crippling psychological effects of slavery do not have to be passed on to future generation. but Denver will still be aware of her mother's suffering. The way that Paul D comes to help Denver out of her depression shows how he has let go of his idea that ex-slaves should "not love that much" and that his chest is not just an empty tin can. The exorcism also shows how they will be accepted into the community again. There are some unsatisfactory aspects as well. As a reader, I am not positive that Denver will pull out of her bed-ridden state, while she has the help of Paul D, she still believes that Beloved was the best part of her. Also, it is not clear where Beloved goes once she is exorcised out from the house. The boy that sees her in the woods and the fact that her dress is still hanging in the house hints at the fact that her presence still remains. I am not sure if she was sent back to the "other place" or if she was actually put to rest. The ending also came somewhat abrupt, as much of it was focused on the past and there is no indication as to what the future of some of the character's will be.
The ending of "Beloved" is surely one for the books. I think about it each day and because of that I tryto figure out the greater meaning that Morrison tries to get at. I feel as if Morrison ends the novel in an unsatisfactory way because the majority of the novel takes place in the past rather than the now and by the end of the novel, Morrison barely addresses the future and when she does, she doesn't end the novel in a happy manner. For starters, we can't say for sure that Paul D and Sethe are going to live happily ever because Morrison then explains about how the town completely forgets about what happened with Beloved in the last chapter. She pretty much stops talking about Sethe at this point as if she doesn't matter anymore! And in my defense Beloved can't actually be called beloved anymore because no one even remembers her enough to love her; at funerals people say "Dearly Beloved". Instead, she becomes this nameless thing that's just there, who doesn't haunt Sethe or 124, which is seen with the arrival of Here Boy. Maybe that's why Beloved disappears because she obtained her goal of spiritually killing Sethe as Sethe did to her. To be honest I'm still fuzzy about the whole thing because there are so many ways to interpret the ending. But Maybe Morrison did it for a reason, to show the reader that life isn't all rainbows and sunshine, that sometimes it can be dark and ominous.
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DeleteThe end of Beloved left me thinking for days about the deeper meaning and what actually happened. My understanding of the end is that Beloved leaves Sethe and Denver when she thinks that they do not care for her anymore, yet Morrison does not expand much on why she left. After Beloved took control of Sethe’s life, she was left broken. Did she leave because she finally took everything out of Sethe? Was she content with the revenge she got on Sethe? As for Paul D and Sethe's relationship, I liked that Paul D came back to take care of Sethe. However, we really don't know if they live happily ever after, like Sarah said. For the most part, I was happy with the way Denver's character ended up. Denver somewhat found her place in the world she was isolated from for so many years. Yet, I did not like that Denver did not seem to care much about Sethe’s health. I was hoping that Denver would finally realize that Sethe is not a threat to her.
ReplyDeleteIn the last chapter, Morrison made it clear that Beloved was never really there. This helps her send the message that slavery haunts people forever, even if it’s not part of someone’s life anymore. Overall, I loved how Morrison concluded the novel since she left me wanting more.
Morrison's novel ends in a satisfactory way because it ends like a movie. The threat is vanquished, the community rallied around the outcast to save them, and peace has been restored. Beloved is gone and her grip on 124 with her. Sethe and Denver have been freed from the clutches of the past, as has the community of Cincinnati and after all the trouble Denver and Sethe are part of a community once more. No, the guy and the girl don't get together, but would you want to be with a woman who you knew committed murder? But Morrison accompanies the reader a little farther after Beloved's vanquishment, and that final chapter is what provides a sense of closure. You know where those characters are headed, and for the most part everyone has kissed and made up.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katie on this. To me, Morrison's novel does in fact end in a satisfactory way. I felt this because from Beloved haunting 124 to her reincarnation, I felt as though she would never leave Sethe alone and maybe end up killing Sethe which I did not want. I wanted to see Sethe drive Beloved out and I saw happy to see that happen at the end of the novel, albeit it was not Sethe who drove her out but rather it was the community rallying together to fight for the greater good, which was Sethe. It was nice to see Sethe free of one aspect of past, at least for now.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the novel may not have ended how we predicted, or how many of us would have liked, Morrison ended the novel in a satisfactory way. Even though many of the characters parted ways, Morrison created a sense of completeness with the last chapter of the novel. We know where the characters ended up and who the are with, and the story has reached a conclusion. There is no more story to tell and the characters were not left in positions that left us wondering, Why?
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the comments above. I feel as though the story ended in a satisfactory way. I was really worried about Sethe throughout much of the novel because Beloved and her presence was really taking a toll on Sethe, so I was really glad to see Beloved leave and Sethe slowly regain stability by the return of Paul D. It was refreshing to see Sethe and Denver let go of the past aka let go of Beloved. However, like Steph and Sarah, I wonder about their future. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, as it showed the rises and downfalls, and the truthfulness and reality in Sethe’s life.
ReplyDeleteOne part of the ending that was satisfactory to me was when the community of women rallied to support Sethe and put an end to Beloved. Throughout the novel, it bothered me that these women turned their backs on Sethe and judged her once she killed Beloved. So when they realized the bigger picture and decided to fight Beloved together, that was really powerful. After all, Beloved in a sense represents the past and slavery. One of the women named Ella said "The future was sunset; the past something to leave behind. And if it didn't stay behind, well, you might have to stomp it out. Slave life; freed life- every day was a test and a trial." (302). Each of those women has had to contend with their past lives as slaves and it has influenced them in some way. So by them all joining forces against this figure, they are showing that they will not let themselves be defined for controlled by their past and they will fight for their earned freedom.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, "Beloved" ended in a very satisfactory way. Beloved left without a trace and they began to forget about her. Sethe also seemed happy and content with Paul D. She realizes that she should start to live for herself and no one else. Denver also had some character development. She reached out for help and even got a job. She demonstrated responsibility and grew up from the childish girl she was in the beginning of the novel. Paul D also seemed to find his purpose and his home. He finally realized that his home was with Sethe and that he could stop running.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the novel ended in a satisfactory way because Beloved was driven out of 124 as the community rallied together for a common purpose. Denver was able to convince a group of people to save Sethe from her parasitic visitor. Since Beloved leaves, Sethe is able to regain mental and emotional strength. Additionally, Paul D is able to be with Sethe at the end of the novel resulting in closure.
ReplyDeleteThe novel in my opinion was satisfactory. First, the entire novel we see Sethe and her family become rejected by the public. 124 is feared and looked upon, as is Sethe. To see the community rally with Sethe to help face 124 and the idea of past slavery is satisfactory to the readers. Also, I think the novel was not meant to nessesarily give Sethe what she deserved or get revenge, so Sethe was never meant to die. It’s motivation was for Sethe to come to terms with life and drive her past head on out of her life to become free. Therefore by Beloved being exiled, it is satisfactory to the ending.
ReplyDeleteJust like everyone else has said, I believe that Morrison ended the novel Beloved in a satisfactory way. Having the community, who once shunned Sethe, stick up for her and rally against Beloved was unexpected but made the reader happy that Sethe will finally have closure. She has struggled throughout her whole life with the burden of Beloved on her shoulders, and now all of that is gone for good. Finally, Sethe can move on with her life and not have to worry about her daughter ruining that for her.
ReplyDeleteThe ending of beloved is extremely satisfying. Much like Frankenstein being chased of of Transylvania, Beloved is driven out of 124 and Sethe's life by the community. The same community that use to pay no attention to Sethe and Denver, come through and help them. This is a good thing, because finally. something is going right for Sethe in her shitty life. The world thought she suffered enough and when they felt she had learned her lesson, it was time to stop. Her guilt was rid, and she could finally live a normal life with her child.
ReplyDeleteWell to say the least, the ending of “Beloved” really threw me. It took me a while to really comprehend what had happened. I was definitely satisfied with the fact that Denver’s story ended with her being free and able to move on from the past life she had lived in 124 with Sethe. However, I was a little unsatisfied with the fact that Beloved just disappeared. I felt like there was going to be a more climactic seen with Beloved that would end the novel, but instead she just “poofed.” Also, I was a little confused about Sethe and Paul D’s ending. I interpreted it as Paul D finally moving on and wanting a life with Sethe, and Sethe coming to the realization that she can still live her life, regardless of her horror-stricken past. However, I think that there are many ways to interpret the ending of Sethe’ story. I certainly would have liked to hear her final thoughts on Beloved. Overall, the ending was extremely interesting to me and I liked how Morrison chose to end the book.
ReplyDeleteI think that Morrison’s novel has an acceptable ending and leaves the reader with a sense of closure. The source of conflict is resolved; Beloved, who represents the memories that former slaves have of past their lives of enslavement, leaves after the women fight her off. The women, representing the African American race, were fighting their memories of slavery that haunt them and subsequently are able to move on. Morrison does not leave any loose ends: Paul D and Sethe reconcile; Denver becomes more independent, developing more relationships outside of the house; Sethe faces her past and is able to move on. Thus, I think Morrison’s novel has an acceptable ending.
ReplyDeleteThe novel is ended in a satisfactory way for me. There is no longer the threat of Beloved looming over the story and the characters. Everything seems like it is resolved, and there is the help of the community around them to help relieve the threat. Sethe is free from her troubled past, and Denver can live a free life of hope. The reader can look at the future as a hopeful and new life now that the past is no longer part of their worries. There are so many possibilities of where their lives can go from here, and it makes the reader almost excited to think about. It also makes you want there to be just a little more to the story to see how life post-Beloved was. Overall, I think the ending is pleasing because there is not much mystery of what will go on next.
ReplyDeleteThe unique thing about Morrison’s novel and its ending is that it does not have a definite ending. Sethe’s future is not explained through an epilogue, so there is no guarantee what happens to her, her children, Beloved, and her love life. This was intentional to make readers think about the text closely and think about alternate endings.
ReplyDeleteThe pro about this is that readers can interpret the ending as they want to. It doesn’t have to be interpreted by someone else. Also there is no room for dissapointment with the end of the novel because you can interpret it how you would like it to be.
In my opinion, Beloved ended in a satisfactory way. All the story lines were wrapped up and although many of the characters dispersed there were no cliffhangers and loose ends. Beloved left 124 and with the return of Paul D, Sethe slowly began to get her life back. She got a job, and she shows signs of growth from the beginning of the novel. Sethe and Denver are finally able to gain some sort of closure and begin to move on from the past. All in all, the ending of Beloved came to a nice conclusion which I found satisfactory
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others who stated that Morrison ended his story in a satisfactory way. One thing is for sure, it did not end as we thought it would have, however he left us with no cliffhangers, and no loose ends. The book was pretty much wrapped up in a bow, as Morrison stated where the characters end up and completed the novel without causing utter curiosity.
ReplyDeleteI agree with those who said that this novel was ended in a satisfactory wya. I believe this because the book ends with no loose ends, I also find this ending satisfactory because I am glad that Sethe was able to begin to move on after Beloved left by getting a job and reconnecting with Denver. -Kevin
ReplyDeleteAs others have said, I feel the novel ended in a satisfactory way. There were no loose ends by the end of the novel and all questions were answered. Beloved has left 124 and Sethe's family is at rest. They are no longer hanuntes by Beloved's ghost and we all know where the characters end up, there is only curiosity within the novel but not by the ending.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kristina that it ended in a pleasing way and the threat of Beloved is no longer there. Most things did seem to be resolved. It gives a sense of closure which I feel is important. Sethe is free from her past and Denver can live freely. The future looks hopeful and safer. It ends in a satisfactory way because there is not a mystery aspect to it and I don't wonder what will happen next.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the novel is ended in a satisfactory way but I still ponder why Morrison chose what she did. You never fully understand why Beloved left and I question why Beloved had haunted her so long only to leave. I do feel that her leaving was kind of a closure to the evil she brought to Sethe, but I think that the memories will always be with her. I do feel that Sethe’s thoughts are not relieved from her horrible past but that she will have less stress about her children's thoughts on her. Denver is the character that brings the most satisfaction to the end of the novel. As Denver finally gets out of her isolation, she is able to have some closure with Sethe and loose some of her childish characteristics.
ReplyDeleteThe ending of the novel was satisfactory, even relieving. Beloveds departure helped to unload a huge burden on 124 Bluestone Road and its inhabitants. However, I agree with Aria; why would Beloved haunt 124 Bluestone Road for so long and come back to win Sethe's love only to leave? Beloved's leaving was a huge step to moving on from the past.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the ending of the book was a surprise to readers, in concluded the story in a satisfactory way. Many of the characters parted ways at the end, but it was a nice conclusion to the story. Sethe and Paul D come back together, but there is no proof that they are going to live happily together. Denver’s conclusion was nice one as she moved on from 124 and started to become successful in her own life. Although she neglected her mother and seemed to not worry, it was nice to see move on with her own life. Finally, lets talk about Beloved’s conclusion. When she left, it was because everyone started to no longer love her. They began to accept the past and no one worried about her so she had no reason to haunt Sethe. The characters split ways at the end, but the story was wrapped up successfully.
ReplyDeleteThe ending of Morrison’s novel did end in a satisfactory way. The conclusion of the story involves Beloved leaving Sethe and Denver. Beloved was successful in taking revenge against Sethe as she has completely lost herself. However, Morrison concluded the novel by revealing to the reader that Beloved was never reincarnated. I was satisfied with this conclusion as Sethe finally drove away Beloved, making an attempt to remove herself from one part of her past. Morrison concluded the novel in a way where the story as complete. Beloved, who was symbolic of past enslavement, was exiled from the community allowing former slaves to move on and officially enjoy their freedoms.
ReplyDeleteI was satisfied with the end of the novel because Beloved left and was finally forgotten, allowing Sethe to finally be free. I am also glad that Paul D came back and things seemingly went back to normal. However, I am dissatisfied with the fact that although Denver finally seems to be comfortable with who she is, her relationship with Sethe didn't seem totally mended. These things obviously take time, but the novel ended on a note that left me wondering what was going to happen to all of the characters in the future.
ReplyDeleteI agree with those who commented saying that the novel ended in a mostly satisfactory way. When reading, Morrison’s detailed work really sucked me in and I strongly wanted Beloved to leave Serthe after all she has been through. The departure of Beloved ended the novel in a way that provided a conclusion that skillfully tied the main purpose of the novel to the resolution. Sethe’s “rememories” of Beloved and her past have finally begun to stop affecting her. Although Sethe not end up with Paul D romantically, she can begin to start her new life without living in fear of her past.
ReplyDeleteI did not think Beloved ended in a satisfactory way. I do appreciate Morrison's wonderful departure scene for Beloved but I felt after that was pretty underwhelming. Morrison had the opportunity to create a god conclusion but she decided to leave it kinda up to the reader what the future holds. I suppose a lot of readers enjoy endings like that because it leaves it up to interpretation but I prefer clarified solid endings, that's just my take on the whole thing. It was in no way a bad ending, I just wish there was more.
ReplyDeleteMorrison ends the novel in a satisfactory way for the readers because there has been a sort of victory for Sethe. Throughout the entire novel, she suffers from her “rememory”, the reminders of the trauma she went through as a result of being a slave. She is literally haunted by the past when Beloved appears. Beloved, symbolizing Sethe’s past, is draining all of the life from her to the point where she is sick and bedridden. Sethe could not move past all of the fear and guilt that she was constantly living through over and over again in her mind. When Beloved disappears at the end of the book, it represents both Sethe and the community’s triumph over the past events that continued to affect them. The reader is definitely satisfied by seeing Sethe freed from Beloved, but is also left wondering about the future for the characters that is left unsaid.
ReplyDeleteI think the book ended in a satisfactory way. While all the characters found their release form Beloved or being Beloved herself finding that her "mission" was done, they all had an ending. But, the author did leave a lot of interpretation up to the reader. This was a little frustrating because of course we all want definite answers for why things happen the way they do, but Morrison left it to the reader to ponder.
ReplyDeleteSethe accepted her actions and her past and could let go a little (but not forget), Denver became more confident and found who she was as an individual a little more. Paul D. returned because he realized that Sethe needed him.
DeleteThe conclusion of Beloved has both satisfactory and unsatisfactory aspects. The return of Paul D and their dog to the house shows that Beloved is gone and that there is a chance for new life in 124. The evolution of Denver also comes full circle by the end of the novel, which shows how the crippling psychological effects of slavery do not have to be passed on to future generation. but Denver will still be aware of her mother's suffering. The way that Paul D comes to help Denver out of her depression shows how he has let go of his idea that ex-slaves should "not love that much" and that his chest is not just an empty tin can. The exorcism also shows how they will be accepted into the community again. There are some unsatisfactory aspects as well. As a reader, I am not positive that Denver will pull out of her bed-ridden state, while she has the help of Paul D, she still believes that Beloved was the best part of her. Also, it is not clear where Beloved goes once she is exorcised out from the house. The boy that sees her in the woods and the fact that her dress is still hanging in the house hints at the fact that her presence still remains. I am not sure if she was sent back to the "other place" or if she was actually put to rest. The ending also came somewhat abrupt, as much of it was focused on the past and there is no indication as to what the future of some of the character's will be.
ReplyDeleteI agreed with the above comments.
ReplyDeleteI agreed with the above comments.
ReplyDeleteso since beloved symbolized enslavement, does the disappearance of beloved mean the ending to slavery?
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