In addition, it reveals a deep social significance reflected by tree image and growth of Sethe, that is, only by confronting and understanding the past life can the blacks create a bright future.

• 本文还通过塞丝的成长历程反映了美国黑人的历史,揭示了隐藏在树意象和塞丝的成长经历背后的深刻的社会主题:美国黑人必须去正视、去理解那不堪回首的往昔岁月,才能够开创出美好的未来。