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A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares two works. Lillian Hellman--in her play The Little Foxes--and Toni Morrison--in her novel Beloved--each present an intense characterization of a failed mother. Hellman's portrayal of a mother focuses on Regina Hubbard, a ruthless, conniving woman who places money above all other considerations. Morrison's novel focuses on the story of Sethe, an ex-slave who murders her baby girl in order to save her from a life of slavery. As this motivations suggests, examination of these works shows that while both women failed their children, they are extremely different, as Morrison's character acted out of love even though her actions were violent, but Hellman's characterization of Regina shows no redeeming qualities. No additional sources cited.
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on Regina Hubbard, a ruthless, conniving woman who places money above all other considerations. Morrisons novel focuses on the story of Sethe, an ex-slave who murders her baby girl in
order to save her from a life of slavery. As this motivations suggests, examination of these works shows that while both women failed their children, they are extremely different, as
Morrisons character acted out of love even though her actions were violent, but Hellmans characterization of Regina shows no redeeming qualities. Hellmans play concerns the entire Hubbard family, who
have made a fortune after the American Civil War by taking advantage of African Americans as a cheap labor force. The first part of the play explains this complicated family
to the audience. Marshall, a visiting businessman that the Hubbard brothers hope to impress, asks "Do you all live here together," which afford Regina, their sister, the chance to explain
that Ben lives next door and Oscar and his family "live in the next square" (Hellman 204). Furthermore, this conversation establishes that the two Hubbard brothers constitute the business of
Hubbard Sons. Ben explains, "My sisters good husband is a banker" (205). Hellmans main theme in this play is the avarice of the Hubbards and how their greed destroys relationships
and perverts every aspect of their lives. Unlike the Hubbards, Reginas husband, Horace Giddens, is a man of principle. He has just returned home after being treated for a heart
condition. Horace refuses Reginas request to help fund her brothers newest business venture because he knows that it will involve exploiting the labor of the black community. Furious, Regina taunts
him, bringing on a heart attack. By refusing to hand him his medicine, Regina essentially murders Horace. Further complications in the plot allow Regina to blackmail her brothers. Alexandra,
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