Song of Solomon
In the book Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, many significant events and symbols are already mentioned in the first few chapters. Each and every detail Morrison adds in the book has a deeper value and meaning to it. One example is during the birth of Pilate Dead.
While describing Pilate's birth in Chapter One, Morrison describes Pilot's mother as an "indifferent cave of flesh." In these four words Morrison foreshadows many things.
Morrison includes "indifferent" to foreshadow the fact that Pilate is going to be lonely for most of her life. She won't have a mother to take care of her during her childhood, a husband to take care of their daughter or granddaughter, and her only brother will push her far away from ever associating with his family, which doesn't happen when Milkman and Hagar have a brief relationship.
The use of the word "cave" shows that Pilate is entering the world from a scary place.
Another significance of this word is the connection it has with the Bible. When Jesus died, he was left in a cave. He was also resurrected in the cave. This might foreshadow Pilate's death later in the book. Jesus also died by sacrifice before being put into the cave. This is also significant cause it might foreshadow the fact that Pilate might die of sacrifice.
Another foreshadowing event is Pilate. In the book, she and her family make wine, just like Jesus in the book. This represents Pilate as being Jesus herself. BUT Pilate is also the emperor that ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, so he basically killed Jesus. This also indicates that Pilate might kill herself, or in other words might bring her death upon her.
Overall, this book has tons of foreshadowing lurking in every corner and also a very strong connection to the Bible. It's a very interesting book that keeps the reader on the edge of his or her seat.
While describing Pilate's birth in Chapter One, Morrison describes Pilot's mother as an "indifferent cave of flesh." In these four words Morrison foreshadows many things.
Morrison includes "indifferent" to foreshadow the fact that Pilate is going to be lonely for most of her life. She won't have a mother to take care of her during her childhood, a husband to take care of their daughter or granddaughter, and her only brother will push her far away from ever associating with his family, which doesn't happen when Milkman and Hagar have a brief relationship.
The use of the word "cave" shows that Pilate is entering the world from a scary place.
Another significance of this word is the connection it has with the Bible. When Jesus died, he was left in a cave. He was also resurrected in the cave. This might foreshadow Pilate's death later in the book. Jesus also died by sacrifice before being put into the cave. This is also significant cause it might foreshadow the fact that Pilate might die of sacrifice.
Another foreshadowing event is Pilate. In the book, she and her family make wine, just like Jesus in the book. This represents Pilate as being Jesus herself. BUT Pilate is also the emperor that ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, so he basically killed Jesus. This also indicates that Pilate might kill herself, or in other words might bring her death upon her.
Overall, this book has tons of foreshadowing lurking in every corner and also a very strong connection to the Bible. It's a very interesting book that keeps the reader on the edge of his or her seat.
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