What source did Toni Morrison primarily use as inspiration when writing Beloved?

Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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Her personal recollections of slavery.Tales recounted by her grandmother.The television miniseries Roots.Firsthand accounts from slave narratives.None of the above.

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Toni Morrison's novel Beloved was chiefly inspired by slave narratives, which are firsthand accounts of enslaved people’s experiences. While other options mention possible influences, the primary source was these authentic slave testimonies.

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What source did Toni Morrison primarily use as inspiration when writing Beloved?

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