1. Themes of Flying in Song of Solomon
... exactly where the extent of her identity goes and to take care of her responsibilities, so she is able to not just fly, but soar into the air. As a result, Pilate is able to have the most successful flight out of all the characters in the novel. She fulfills every requirement of flight, resulting ... away. Without ever leaving the ground, she could fly" (336). The two birds taking Pilate's snuff box symbolizes that Pilate is flying away to the air. Because she is a woman that finds her true identity and realizes that she must take responsibility for all of the things she leaves on earth...
- Word Count: 2878
- Approx Pages: 12
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School