“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 …showed first 75 words of 510 total…

…showed last 75 words of 510 total…taken that trip. Many people try to avoid their past instead of facing it. It is important for Helene to remember her past because you should never forget where you came from no matter how bad things are or have been. I commend Toni Morrison for her story because she obviously writes on experience, and tells it to inform the reader of the past and to leave the message: NEVER FORGET WHERE YOU CAME FROM !