Song of Solomon Discussion Board 3 Period 6

Morrison writes:

“Rootedness: The Ancestor as Foundation," she says, "The autobiographical form is classic in Black American or Afro-American literature because it provided an instance in which a writer could be representative, could say 'My single, solitary and individual life is like the lives of the tribe; it differs in these specific ways, but is a balanced life because it is both solitary and representative.' The contemporary autobiography tends to be 'how I got over—look at me—alone—let me show you how I did it'” (339). This is about journeys through life, and providing a path for others to follow.  She draws a boundary between traditional white American autobiography that focuses on individualism and Afro American autobiography and literature, which center on the individual but are also about the community. 

 

Explain and characterize Milkman's Journey. Where does it begin and end, or does it? What type of a journey did he embark upon and to what extent was he an active participant in his own experience? Please support your discussion with at least three properly embedded quotes (you may not repeat others' quotes, however you may wish to interpret a quote rather differently). Your discussion should be informative, reflective, and representative of the entire novel. Always refer to others' ideas as you agree or disagree . . . there is a reward for those who consider multiple perspectives as they offer their own.