Essay on Control in Song of Solomon - 1028 Words

Fight for Control in Song of Solomon The idea of complete independence and indifference to the surrounding world, symbolized by flying, stands as a prominent concept throughout Toni Morrisons novel Song of Solomon. However, the main character Milkman feels that this freedom lies beyond his reach; he cannot escape the demands of his family and feel fulfilled at the same time. As Milkmans best friend Guitar says through the novel, Everybody wants a black mans life, a statement Milkman easily relates to while seeking escape from his sheltered life at home. Although none of the characters in the story successfully take control of Milkmans life and future, many make aggressive attempts to do so including his best friend Guitar†¦show more content†¦Even though the reader does not learn whether anyone ever does get Milkmans life, rest assured that despite her efforts, Hagar did not. At the beginning of the novel Milkman visits Pilates household on a regular basis. Seeing it a refuge from his exceedingly dull life, he involves himself in the lives of his relatives; especially in that of Hagar. Throughout his adolescence, Hagar brushes off Milkmans lascivious glances and displays of affection; however, as he matures, Hagar takes interest in Milkman and falls in love with him as she fulfills his sexual desires. Once Milkmans lust for Hagar abates, he chooses to unceremoniously dump her and seek others within his own social group to fill the void (or rather, for him to fill her void). Hagar, abashed, searches for Milkmans reasons for the sudden, unexpected change, but when she sees him with another woman her fury unleashes and initiates a colossal cascade of emotion that results in Hagars monthly attempts to kill Milkman. Feeling that she deserves Milkmans love and attention more so than other women, Hagar rationalizes her actions with a very simple attitude: Milkma n will either love me and include me in his life, or have no one at all. Hagars need for Milkmans death soon vanishes, she cannot bring herself to murder the one she loves; however, this does not impede her from seeking other paths to Milkmans heart. Although Hagars raging emotions result inShow MoreRelated The African-American Nightmare Exposed in Black Literature Essay2231 Words   |  9 PagesAfrican-American Nightmare Exposed in Olaudah Equiano, Narrative of Frederick Douglass, Song of Solomon, and Push    The American Dream was founded on the concept that all men are created equal(Jefferson 729) and that everyone has the capability and resources to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. The Declaration of Independence was written so Americans could achieve this dream, but was not written with the African slave in mind. 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