From the Perspective of Trauma Theory: An Analysis of the Tragic Implications in Beloved

Abstract

This paper employs Trauma Theory to analyze the tragic implications of Toni Morrisons novel Beloved. The work 16unfolds a
unique and tragic narrative of African American suffering during slavery, where individual tragedy is not merely a reflection of personal
misfortune but a collective lamentation for the historical trauma inflicted upon the Black communities. Structured into three sections, the
paper firstly introduces the content of Beloved and the theoretical framework of Trauma Theory. The second section examines the core of
the novels tragedy through three parts: the source of trauma, its manifestations, and the repair of trauma. Finally, the conclusion synthesizes the analysis, revealing how slavery perpetrated devastating harm on both individual and the collective Black communities through
the lens of Trauma Theory.