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Symbolism and Motifs

Heart

The description of a heart is used many times in the novel, the most obvious being Paul D's "Red heart" comment while he is having sex with Beloved. The heart in this book represents life. Baby Suggs does not have life until she is freed and realizes her heart is beating. Paul D does not have life until his tobacco tin is forced open, leaving him a red heart.