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What makes L unique in "Love," and what is her significance?

Toni Morrison's Love is narrated by L, who lives on the beach, and seems to be the only person around who truly understood Bill Cosey. I pay attention and I know all about him. That kind of ...
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Is there a "Romeo and Juliet / Romen and Junior" connection drawn in "Love"?

Two major characters in Toni Morrison's Love are local youth Romen and street-smart Junior, who carry on a love affair while both are employed at the Cosey household. In a 2003 review, Elaine ...
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In "Love," who is Junior's "Good Man," and what does that imply about her?

Late in Toni Morrison's Love, Junior starts referring to her "Good Man": And her Good Man agreed. As she knew from the beginning, he liked to see her win. They recognized each other the ...
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