Absence of Facial Expression in Tony Morrison's Novel Beloved

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This 7 page paper argues that Toni Morrison's use of vacant facial expressions in her novel Beloved can be understood with reference to Sylvan Tomkins' theories. Tomkins believes that the movement of facial muscles that produce expressions triggers not only physiological reactions but also the conscious feelings associated with the expression of emotion. There are 2 sources listed in the bibliography.