This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis of Toni Morrison’s Beloved through the lenses of subaltern studies, postcolonial theory, feminist criticism, and psychoanalysis. It examines the novel’s engagement with the enduring impacts of slavery on both individual and collective identities in the African American literary tradition, considering how Morrison’s personal background and the Civil Rights Movement influence its themes. Drawing on Gayatri Spivak’s concept of the subaltern, the study challenges conventional ideas of marginalisation, especially in the portrayal of Sethe and Beloved. Postcolonial theory critiques the psychological effects of historical oppression, exemplified through Paul D’s "tobacco tin" metaphor, while feminist criticism addresses the gendered dimensions of oppression, with a focus on Sethe’s maternal role and Denver’s journey towards independence. Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectionality framework highlights the interplay of race, gender, and class in shaping characters' experiences. Ultimately, the thesis argues that Beloved offers crucial insights into the complexities of marginalisation and underscores the importance of a nuanced, multidimensional approach to understanding oppressed voices within systemic and historical contexts.