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The motif of milk - stolen and given - is heartbreaking. A Beloved PDF helps readers trace this imagery. The theft of Sethe's milk is the trauma that haunts her most. An electronic text allows for a focused study of this symbol, which represents the theft of motherhood itself. It is a crucial element for understanding Sethe's rage and her desperate need to nurture Beloved, trying to repay the debt of the milk that was taken from her.