zaaaAP Lit Blog 2

Stamp Paid

For the first time, Sethe is seemingly happy, now that she has a constant man in her life.  Yet unfortuanetly Paul D. does not know the whole story about exactly why Sethe is a little removed from the community.  When Stamp Paid shows Paul D. the clipping from the paper, it immediately causes the end of Sethe and Paul D.  Was Stamp Paid justified in showing Paul or should Sethe be forgiven and the past should be forgotten?  Obviously Stamp Paid thought he did wrong, based on his inability to not go into 124 and more. 

Can Beloved (or any of the other characters) Love?

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?

Paul D

Paul D. is a character to me that is very interesting.  One thing that i do not really understand is his choice to stay at 124.  For one, when he is being describe to us, he is said to be someone who is constantly travels and doesn't really stay in one place that often.  Also, when he is in bed with Sethe, he is very critical of Sethe and her appearance.  Yet, he ends up staying with her and at this point is trying to find workin town.