"Why I Chose this Lens" - Beloved

There are a variety of lenses in which the novel, “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, can be seen in. What I plan to focus on throughout my reading of this book, is the Marxist/ Socio-Political Lens. The Marxist/ Soci-political lenses emphasis on the characters that have economic power and how their actions and attitudes change/differ from individuals in other economic classes.  I find this lens very intriguing as it allows me to identify the origins of power and its effects throughout the book. I find the separation of powers as the root to characters internal conflicts. Additionally, I believe that this lens can be portrayed both directly and indirectly. Various information regarding this critical lens is easily identifiable where as other information requires significant analysis and level of inference(s). In addition, this lens has a strong connection with the author of the book. Hence, providing a significant portion of a Historical/Biographical lens. The time period the author wrote the novel could have affected the overall structure and theme of the book. If the author were to encounter dreadful and remorseful events while he/she was producing the novel, then there could most likely be a reflection of his/her reality. The economic status of the author also plays a large role in the book as it could portray characters differently in terms of wealth and personal struggles, ultimately leading to a differential in “power”.