Beloved-Part 1

In this tale set in Reconstruction Ohio, Morrison paints a dark and powerful portrait of the dehumanizing effects of slavery. Inspired by an actual historical incident, Beloved tells the story of a woman haunted by the daughter she murdered rather than have returned to slavery. Part ghost story, part realistic narrative, the novel examines the mental and physical trauma caused by slavery as well as the lingering damage inflicted on its survivors. In prose both stark and lyrical, Morrison addresses several of her enduring themes: the importance of family and community, the quest for individual and cultural identity, and the very nature of humanity.

Character DrivenEnsemble CastEpicEthnic ThemeHigh ConceptHistoricalLove StoryParanormalPsychologicalRuralSupernaturalTragedyTrue Story

Time Period: 18th- 19th CenturyStory Location: USASpecial Effects: Minimal SFXTarget Audience: Adult