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Identity In Toni Morrison's Song Of Solomon

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Toni Morrison’s literature is heavily centered on themes that emphasize the African-American identity which was lost when they lost their names through the institution of slavery. This dilemma highlights the protagonist’s, Milkman’s search for identity and how it dictates his actions. Morrison’s Song of Solomon leads us through a young man’s search of identity which takes him to his ancestral village in the South. It is through this journey that he comes to realize his identity and genuinely understands himself. Our character Milkman is born in a middle-class African-American family. His fascination for flight, since he is a little child, permeates throughout the novel. "when the little boy discovered, at four, the same thing Mr. Smith had
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