Beloved, Sethe, and Denver

This section of the book is divided into different sections narrated by each of these three characters. Following that, the narration blends, and all three women are speaking at once. Sethe's narration reminded me a lot of her earlier attempts at justification. It becomes sort of a rant, moving quickly and explaining and going over the events that lead up to her decision and trying to decipher what has happened for Beloved to return. It is a stream of consciousness, and this works for the book because we get to really see all the things that Sethe took into consideration and a sort of relief she has in Beloved returning, seemingly not mad about what Sethe did. I think Sethe probably often felt guilt about her action and wondered if her baby understood or could forgive her for it. Beloved's return seems to signify to Sethe that she is forgiven and that she gets a chance to start over--she even expects her boys to return to her.
Denver's narration was also interesting because I feel as though I haven't been able to understand much of Denver through the book. She seems childish, much younger then 18, and needy. Through the narration, we see some gaps in her language and thoughts. We also continue to see her desire for attention from Beloved and for her to understand what they are to each other, as she knows Beloved is only focused on her mother. While she knows that Beloved does not always have good intentions, she has indicated that she has already chosen her side over Sethe's.
Beloved's narration is also confusing to me because I can't get a grasp of what she is. How has she returned? Why now? She obviously feels different than Sethe thinks she does, accusing Sethe of leaving her, hurting her. I think this section really bridges the plot that we have read thus far into whatever is coming next--the reader knows that all women know who each other is and where they stand with one another. They all have expectations for one another, and this part sets up that there will be a change in the usual way of life that the reader has so far gotten used to.
When the narrators are intertwined, this is furthered as they are in conversation with one another, all wanting different things and demonstrating their true emotions about the situation, making themselves very vulnerable.