Method # 3 to Sethe's Happiness

Character Paul D. is also a way for Sethe to overcome her hardships. She is happy when she is around him. He tells her that he will always be there for her, no matter what. He cares for her which helps her to distance herself from her terrible past. He also helps to get Sethe and Denver into good standing in the community. He helps them to be seen in a positive light and gets the community to see different from the negative things that are connected to Sethe and Denver based on their history.