This essay examines the themes of motherhood, oppression, and trauma in Toni Morrison’s Beloved through feminist and psychoanalytic lenses. The protagonist, Sethe, experiences a profound connection between her suffering from slavery and her deep maternal love, both intertwined with her trauma. By exploring Sethe’s complex relationship with her daughter Beloved, who embodies both her past and present, the essay illustrates how the past intrudes into Sethe’s life, hindering her healing and self-reclamation. Through a psychoanalytic perspective, this analysis reveals how Sethe’s trauma manifests in her speech and actions, indicating the psychological scars left by slavery. From a feminist perspective, the essay argues that the novel critiques the oppression faced by Black women, particularly regarding motherhood, as their autonomy was stripped away by slavery. Sethe’s decision to take Beloved’s life is examined as an act of resistance against the forces that dominated her existence and family. Ultimately, the novel highlights the resilience but also the agency of the Black female character as they navigate and resists historical violence.