Toni Morrison puts a great emphasis on places and the history that accompanies them in her novel Song of Solomon. Milkman is shaped by the pasts of his family and the places they ... and escape the life he lived for over thirty years. These places embody not only the history of Milkman's family, but also allows him to understand them. 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

Throughout the book, Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison, the image of flight is a major symbol. It signifies true life and the living of it, as well as a sense of freedom, of release, and touches the lives of all ... a part of the Deads family history. But the most affected is Milkman, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, and discovers this true meaning of flight. The first instance of Morrison's use of the image of flight is at the very beginning of the book. "At 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 18th of February, 1931, I will take off from Mercy and fly ... of self-discovery for Milkman an...

• Word Count: 1472
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School