Beloved is a novel written by Tony Morrison and based on the American Civil War. The plot of the novel is based on the effects, consequences and results of the civil war. The author uses characters that would effectively bring out the theme of the Civil War in terms of social circles and professions in society. The novel is based on characters who were considered slaves or who were captured, enslaved, and escaped from their masters (Haskins & Haskins 13). The main character of the novel, Sethe, is a former slave and she went through cruel times under the guidance of her master. She manages to escape, but the escape did not go smoothly as she lost one of her daughters in the process. The importance of the plot was to highlight the plight of the individuals who suffered this practice. However, the plot of the novel seeks to highlight the consequences experienced by a person, regardless of the reason that motivated them to act. Other factors such as religion and social bonds are effectively highlighted in the novel. In a Koolish argument, the plot is based on the tribulations and social situation before and after the Civil War (45). The author also recognizes the steps taken by slaves to ensure that they established a society that valued their existence in society. The relationship between the author and the characters is born from a feeling of pity and concern over the practice of slavery. Koolish recognizes the vice of parenting and good parenting (52). Parenthood is, however, highlighted in an unusual way in the context of the novel, as the author highlights the extreme parental measures that parents take to save their family or children. Additionally, the author adapts the theme of supernatural acts and beings within the framework of the novel's characters. A character in......middle of paper......the novel. Flashbacks are used to create a sense of remembrance or revelation of past events that were not presented to the audience. The introduction of Beloved's supernatural character was not explained in the plot before his introduction. However, through flashbacks, Sethe is able to recount the ordeal between her and her daughter. Through flashbacks, the audience can be made aware of past events that help create the plot of the literary work. Works Cited Andrews, Williams. & McKay, Nelly. Toni Morrison's Beloved: A Casebook. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 1999. Print. Haskins, Jim. & Haskins, James.Toni Morrison: Telling the Untold Story. New York: 21st Century Books. 2002. Print. Koolish, Lynda. To be loved and to cry shame: a psychological reading of Beloved by Toni Morrison. Connecticut: MELUS, University of Connecticut. 2001. Print.