1. Song of Solomon
., and Ruth Foster Dead, represent the symbolic wall, blocking Milkman from his true identity. ... She is a mysterious woman, large, masculine, and frightening. ... Milkman's flight to identity takes him many places. He is fortunate to have a friend, Guitar, who is also lost, and hunting for his authentic identity. ... He is drawn to these stories as they feed him with information about his missing identity. ...
- Word Count: 1122
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School