The recurring image of the "chokecherry tree" on Sethe's back is one of the most powerful symbols in the book. Students writing about this imagery often look for a Beloved PDF to analyze the specific scene where it is described. It represents the intersection of beauty and brutality, a concept central to Morrison's work. Accessing the text digitally allows for a precise study of the language used to describe the scar, facilitating a deeper understanding of how Sethe carries her history physically as well as mentally.