To Be Loved: Amy Denver and Human Need: Bridges to Understanding in Toni Morrison's"Beloved" by Nicole M. Coonradt talks about the healing process of oneself. Sethe seems to be broken by her experiences and may be at that point where she looses hope but then comes something that helps her up. Coonradt specifically pointed out the character Amy in Beloved who helps Sethe in her journey to 124. Amy then becomes a symbol for peace and interactions between the white race and African Americans. Coonradt says Amy is in a sense a “bridge” to Morison. It is represented as a way to show that people can be loved and healed even in the most tragic circumstances and relationships.
The “bridge” Amy symbolizes in the book relates to a bigger theme of race in our culture. Sethe is faced with the chance to interact reasonably with someone of a race she wouldn't normally feel as comfortable to prior. It is a chance to reconnect and discover new relationships. “Bridges to understanding” are directly related. I agree with this perception of Amy in the book Beloved because it is the only chance Sethe gets to connect with the white race that is considered progressive. This leaves her with a chance for self renewance. Amy is a crucial turning character and without her there would be no point of uniting and the search for love between the two races. I agree with this because there will always be people who break stereotypes and seek to break those curses of racism that is entrenched in American culture. We need those humans to attract love and understanding. The ability to be like Amy in different conditions in respect to people around us is vital to the success of us progressing as a country.
I like how you explained the deeper meaning of the text, and it's real world "definition".
ReplyDeleteThis is very engaging. The idea of the "bridge" Amy symbolizes and how it relates to race and culture reminded me about the riots happening in Baltimore. This resonated with the picture you posted on instagram, especially because of the small African American boy who was offering a white cop water reminds me of Amy reaching out to other people of different races.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Amy being a turning point in Beloved. Throughout the book there is hardship and great tension between whites and African Americans. It is interesting that Toni Included such an involved white character. I think it goes to show that not all whites agreed with what was going on in terms of the societal viewpoint of slavery.
ReplyDeleteAyeeeee, was good with the pic! It really fits in with your blog anyways, I like how you went into great analysis of the "real world" like Parth said! It made a bigger meaning
ReplyDeleteI really like how you compared Amy's actions and what she represents to today's society. Your so right the only way we can progress today, is the way Amy approaches things with openness and not discrimination.
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