Song of Solomon
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Song of Solomon Essay Questions

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  1. 1

    Discuss the importance of names in reference to family history in Song of Solomon

  2. 2

    Discuss the symbolic meaning of character names. Choose a minimum of two characters and research the meaning behind their names (e.g. Pilate, Hagar and/or Circe).

  3. 3

    Analyze the possibility of flight in terms of pros and cons. How are escape and abandonment interrelated?

  4. 4

    What does the color white signify in Song of Solomon? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

  5. 5

    How does poverty affect Guitar's outlook on life? Could poverty have influenced his views on racial discrimination?

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    In Song of Solomon, do women face a double standard? Why or why not?

  7. 7

    Research the Black Arts Movement. What key points from the Movement surface in this particular novel?

  8. 8

    Why and how does Macon Dead II belive money is freedom?

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    Analyze the narrator's point of view. Are the narrator's views biased/unbiased?

  10. 10

    Toni Morrison is renowned for her use of magical realism. Discuss the magical realism genre, then analyze how Morrison uses elements of this style.

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    Interpret the ending. Does Milkman survive Guitar's assassination attempt? How does he "ride the wind"?