" 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