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The Individual Verses Society in Song of Solomon

 
Toni Morrision's novel "Song of Solomon" contrasts the image of a self-made individual with that of an individual who is the product of his or her society. Since society changes, the man who simply reflects his social environment changes accordingly. But ?the true individual's self-discovery depends on achieving consciousness of one's own nature and identity?(Middleton 81). This is what differentiates Pilate and Milkman from Macon and Guitar.  There are direct similarities between Milkman's and Pilate's self-discovery. They both achieve their individualistic spirit through travel, literal and symbolic. Not so for Guitar and Macon Dead jr. ?Where Pilate's and Milkman's self-discovery is a journey of individuals, Guitar and Macon Dead Jr.are defined and determined by the kind of society they belong to?(Davis 225).

 

            Milkman is the protagonist of the novel and also the embodiment of Morrison's notion of individual self-discovery.  Throughout his life Milkman is pulled in all directions by the people around him... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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