In today’s society, feminism and equal rights for women are both very strong and opinionated topics. Some think that men should be ranked higher than women, some think that women should be ranked higher than men, and some think both genders should be ranked as equals. In the novel, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, women are somewhat left behind and forgotten about. The men in the story represent strong roles, and have a much larger influence to the novel as a whole, rather than the female characters, who don't have as much of an impact. It has to do with both the time period in which the novel takes place, and also how the author wanted the book to be. Morrison made it this way so that the reader would have a strong sense in knowing truly …show more content…
Both femininity and the topic of names are very strong themes in the book Song of Solomon, and makes the book come together as a whole.
When naming your child, you usually put a lot of thought into it. You look through a list of baby names, and talk to your spouse and/or partner about all the different ones you could possibly think of in the remaining months before your baby arrives. In the novel, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, names are a big factor in the significance of the novel. Pilate, Macon Dead, Circe, and Milkman are all names in which there is important meaning. The title Song of Solomon has meaning in itself. In the bible, Solomon is known for his wisdom and prayer. He prays to God for wisdom, and receives it. The name Solomon in itself means peace, and the character Solomon from the bible was a bastard child; a product of adultery. Throughout the book, the name becomes more and more apparent. In pilates home, she has gold, brambles, and greenness which are all present and tied to Solomon and his story. The character Solomon, in the novel, is the grandfather of all the Dead children. Throughout the book, he is just talked about. We don't