1920

A detailed Summary of 1920

"1920" is a short story written by Toni Morrison, an African American female

whose basic theme of her stories is the Afro-American experience, particularly

that of women. In her story "1920" she writes of a women named Helene, who is

taking a trip down south to aid her sick and dying grandmother, with the company

of her daughter Nel. This story takes place in November of 1920. The year plays

a very important role in the story because it is right after World War 1, a time of

much racism and segregation. During that time, the South was very racist and

very segregated, so in this story you will see what Helene and her daughter go

"1920" is set in New Orleans, Louis

facing it. It is important for Helene to remember her past because you should

exposed to the racism and segregation that's going on in the south. It is a shame

House. The Sundown House is where Helene grew up as a child; then moved up

on her deathbed, she chose to go back south because her grandmother took

Approximate Word count = 502
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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