the book:`song solomon by toni morrison

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17 May 2009

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

In the Song of Solomon , Toni Morrison has to face a recurring problem for a tale-spinner , making localized , contemporary characters and events speak to people who cannot even share their characters , experiences , and background . Her solution to this dilemma has already been done by others as she uses myths to strengthen her narrative however , she does it without turning her novel into a pure fantasy or overloading her novel with literary illusions . Her

success in making the struggle of a black man for universal identity is partially explained by structurally using myth to illustrate man 's constant search for assurance and belief in myth

In her book , Morrison creates both a dreamlike and realistic world with people of endearing , amusing , frightening , and quirky characters . Her skillful handling of low comedy , high drama , and dialogue is very much commended . However , her structure has not been so widely appreciated The Song of Solomon is unquestionably episodic . If we follow Milkman the main character in Morrison 's novel , we might find that the Song of Solomon is cohesive . This mythic chronology only emphasizes Milkman 's rejection and assimilation into his own society . As Milkman grows up and rejects the restrictions and limitations in his Southside life , he undergoes not only the physical and psychological maturation but also the estimation of a true hero 's development , so that by the last part of the novel , Milkman knows himself...