After reading part of Beloved, part of me wonders if these characters can truly love.
First, there is Beloved, who is clearly obsessed with Sethe. She says that she came back to see Sethe. Beloved wants her to herself. So I can understand the jealousy with Paul D. But, this is what I don't understand. She sleeps with Paul D and Sethe loves him. So I am wondering why she would do something that could a) hurt Sethe and b) get her kicked out the house. If she loves Sethe, then why is she doing something to hurt her? Do you think she was doing it to hurt her, or simply because she wanted to know what it is like.
Second, you have Paul D. He loves Sethe and is willing to fight for her. However, when Beloved comes to him, he only tells her to go away. Eventually, he gives in and sleeps with her. If he loves Sethe so much, than why didn't he simply just kick Beloved out? Also, the whole "let's have a baby" is very childish. I think it would just add to the problem. It just seems like a very desperate attempt, a quick fix to a bigger problem.
Do you think they truly love Sethe?
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