An Analysis of Beloved: Toni Morrison’s most challenged Novel

Abstract

The novel ‘Beloved’ was listed as one of the top 10 most challenged books of 2006 for “offensive language, sexual content, and for being unsuited to its age group”. Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the winner of the novel prize, is a novel that captures the attention of the readers solely with the way it is written. It is said that Morrison has composed Beloved as if it were a form of poetry, and it connect with its readers. It touches hearts and sends a powerful message to all who take time to read and interpret Beloved. Through this novel, Morrison has woven together the images and feelings which can be found offensive.