World renowned author, Toni Morrison, is known for her mystical references and interpretations. This is seen constantly in her 1977 novel, Song of Solomon. It is an eccentric story, one like no other, and any reader will see that from the first few pages. Morrison depicts eccentric characters and an African folktale to challenge readers … Read more
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Throughout the centuries many authors have attempted to capture the individuals quest for self-authenticity. In the novel Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison depicts the many aspects of self-actualization, as well as the tormenting road that leads to the shaping of an individual. Through beautiful language, with immense reality, she … Read more
When Milkman goes to Pennsylvania to look for the gold, he was actually in search of his familys past. One of the themes in the story is how the history of African Americans histories are not clear and unrecorded. The fact that the history of Milkmans family history is so unclear and unrecorded he goes … Read more