Toni Morrison is a personal hero of mine and one of my favorite authors so you can sense my excitement when examining this piece .”Recitatif” was Morrison’s only published short story. Morrison describes the division of races between the two main characters, Twyla and Roberta. She alludes to race, stereotypes, and the perception of minorities in society. This theory interests because it is still a very important topic in today’s society and it is something that affects people’s daily lives.