Jazz

Summary

The novel «Jazz» by Toni Morrison tells a story of love, betrayal, and redemption set in 1920s Harlem. At the heart of the plot is Joe Trace, a cosmetics salesman who kills his young lover, Dorcas. His wife, Violet, upon discovering the betrayal, attempts to disfigure Dorcas's corpse at the funeral. Through memories and internal monologues, the characters' pasts, motives, and inner conflicts are revealed. The novel explores themes of racism, trauma, the search for identity, and the power of jazz music, which permeates the characters' lives and serves as a metaphor for their emotional states.