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Tar Baby, published in 1981, is a novel by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. The book tells the story of Jadine Childs, a young African American fashion model from Philadelphia, and Son, a mysterious man who is hiding on a Caribbean island owned by a wealthy white family.
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Tar Baby Full Book Summary. Previous Next. Shortly before Christmas, an unidentified sailor jumps overboard and swims toward the harbor of Queen of France in the middle of the night. Unable to reach shore, he climbs aboard a small yacht and stows away.
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- Nature vs. Civilization
- The Connections Between Youth and Power
Tar Babyexplores how being a woman imprisons the female characters. The novel’s male characters tend to see the women as stupid or inferior, simply because they are women. Gideon constantly criticizes Thérèse for her ignorance, while Valerian ignores Margaret’s desire to leave the island. Son insults Jadine by asking her how many sexual favors she ...
The conflict between nature and civilization runs throughout Tar Baby. Most characters embody either nature or civilization/culture. For example, Son, Thérèse, Gideon, the residents of Eloe, and the wild horsemen represent nature. These characters value racial and familial connection, and they demonstrate the importance of places of origin. They ha...
When a character looks young or beautiful, that character tends to have a lot of power. Son looks magnificent after he showers and goes to charm Valerian in the greenhouse. Margaret’s beauty also once captivated Valerian. Likewise, aging reflects a character’s loss of control or influence. As Valerian loses power, he becomes exhausted and begins to...
A list of all the characters in Tar Baby. Tar Baby characters include: Jadine Childs, Son, Valerian Street.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Tar Baby Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
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A summary of Chapter Eight in Toni Morrison's Tar Baby. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Tar Baby and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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