Question

Why did Toni Morrison choose 1941 as the setting for the novel?

• A. It marks the beginning of World War II in the United States.
• B. It was a significant year for the African American community.
• C. Morrison was 10 years old in 1941 and identified with the main characters.
• D. Both A and C.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Both A and C.

• 1941 marks the beginning of American involvement in World War II, a significant historical moment. Morrison also chose this year because she was 10 years old in 1941, and the novel's themes resonate with her own childhood experiences.