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Baby Suggs

Baby Suggs is a character from Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved." She is the matriarch of a freed slave family and serves as a spiritual leader in her community after the trauma of slavery. Known for her wisdom and compassion, she preaches love and self-acceptance to help others heal from their past. Baby Suggs symbolizes resilience and the importance of collective healing, as she emphasizes the need to embrace and celebrate one's identity and humanity in the face of suffering and oppression. Her character reflects the broader themes of motherhood, community, and empowerment in the novel.