Supporting Detail in 'Beloved'

Hard Reading Comprehension Supporting Details

In the excerpt from 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, Sethe reflects on her past experiences during and after slavery. She recalls the trauma of losing her children and the haunting memories associated with her past. Sethe’s recollections reveal deep emotional scars and illustrate the struggle to reclaim her identity after years of bondage. This passage emphasizes the theme of memory and its impact on the present.

Which supporting detail from the provided excerpt best reinforces the idea of memory's haunting nature in Sethe's life?

Sethe describes a moment when she hears her child’s laughter echoing in her mind.

Sethe discusses her decision to run away from Sweet Home plantation.

Sethe reflects on the elaborate meals she would prepare when her children were alive.

Sethe recalls a painful incident of being whipped by her owner.

Sethe compares her life after slavery to a garden that has turned barren.

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