The term 'PORGY's Beloved' refers to the character BESS in the novel PORGY by DuBose Heyward. BESS is a beautiful woman who is loved by PORGY, the protagonist of the novel. She is a strong-willed woman who is determined to make her own way in life despite the difficult circumstances she faces. BESS is a complex character who struggles with her own inner demons and ultimately finds redemption through her relationship with PORGY.