However, throughout Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon, the positive nature of this intense affection is challenged. Morrison explores the detrimental effects of a lack of mutuality when it comes to love. ... Morrison's italization of this word is used to highlight a certain distinction. ... However, the bible, a profound reference for Morrison's novel, does not associate sex with love. As a result, Morrison was able to analyze the distinction between the two and reflects it through the characters of Hagar and Milkman....

• Word Count: 1436
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ... Morrison writes of this hole within Ruth, " because the fact is that I am a small woman. ... Morrison writes, "surrendering to the sound, Macon moved closer. ... Morrison creates Pilate as a metaphor for a pilot, guiding Milkman through his quest. ... In the novel Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison explores the events that shape young mans life. ...

• Word Count: 1122
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison points out the many aspects of self-actualization, as well as the tormenting road that leads to the shaping of an individual. ... Morrison writes of this hole within Ruth, " because the fact is that I am a small woman. ... Morrison writes, "surrendering to the sound, Macon moved closer. ... Morrison creates Pilate as a metaphor for a pilot, guiding Milkman through his quest. ... In the novel Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison explores the events that shape young mans life. ...

• Word Count: 1145
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Self Seeker As shown in the novel Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison through the main character Milkman, some people spend their entire lives trying to figure out who they are. ... Morrison writes, "When the little boy discovered at four, the same thing/ Mr. Smith had learned earlier- that only airplanes/ and birds could fly- he lost all interest in himself" (Morrison pg 9) This quote shows how society can oppress peoples ideas and force them to conformity. ...

• Word Count: 548
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Toni Morrison puts a great emphasis on places and the history that accompanies them in her novel Song of Solomon. ... With this knowledge, Toni Morrison allows Milkman to define himself in her novel Song of Solomon....

• Word Count: 1274
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

" The theme of identity as a step in flying is clearly portrayed throughout the novel as Morrison writes of Milkman's journey to find his own identity in order to fly. ... In her novel, Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison communicates that gaining self-knowledge allows for the freedom of flight. Morrison proves throughout the novel that the only way to fly is by abandoning all burdens. ... His previous actions, that of a peacock, shows that his vanity is one of the main things that holds him down, as Morrison writes, "Too much tail. ... The earring was the one possession that she ne...

• Word Count: 2878
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School