https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv en-us 2023-04-18 16:22:40 UTC 2025-12-09 15:21:56 UTC hello@padlet.com csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558877439 2023-04-18 16:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558877439 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558903186 2023-04-18 16:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558903186 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558907297 Milkman´s journey to find gold followed Michigan to Penn to Shalimar, Virginia. This trip also reflects his hero ´ s journey from the known world to the unknown as well as exploring the cultural differences between the North and South.]]> 2023-04-18 16:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558907297 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558908603 The story is mostly told from Milkman's point of view. Some chapters focus on other characters, so we're able to hear different perspectives as well. Having a third person POV helps the reader to understand the thoughts of all the characters, not only one. This provides more clarity to the story because with third person, we can see not only the actions of characters, but are also exposed to their reasoning and opinions.]]> 2023-04-18 16:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558908603 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558910068 The title has multiple meanings because it is a Biblical allusion to the book that delves into the love of a man for a woman. This title also includes references to Solomon/Shalimar who we learn is the great-grandfather of the protagonist. The "song" help him to connect to his history and identity. The song serves as foreshadowing of what was to come for Milkman. It is a story for the posterity and generations to come of love and freedom.]]> 2023-04-18 16:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558910068 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558913467 1. Pilate,  is the most important becasue without her milkman would not know his true self and it would be no real plot and character develpment.Pilate is the most significant.
2. Milkman - he is the protagonist he is the main character and shows his journey .
3. Guitar - he is the antagonist 
4. Solomon - his story led milkman to fly AKA freedom
5. Macon -  gave milkman the sparke to leave ]]> 2023-04-18 16:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558913467 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558913636 Singing started off the novel and it represents stories in history. Flight is another symbol that represents escaping and being free, it was also a bit cultural. They connect the book from beginning to end when Milkman was born and songs at the end about Solomon's flight. ]]> 2023-04-18 16:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2558913636 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2559108275 In Song of Solomon, Milkman's perspective guides the reader through what he saw and has experienced. Milkman's point of view affects the reader's understanding by walking them through his life, growing pains, and generational differences. Milkman's point of view contributes to the theme of the novel by demonstrating the journey to find out his ancestor's past and what his lineage unfolds--hence the song that revealed all secrets. ]]> 2023-04-18 19:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2559108275 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562096965 - reality vs fantasy
- time frame jumps from post civil war up to the 70s, pre civil rights movement
- themes connect to racism and gender roles]]> 2023-04-20 16:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562096965 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562106999 examples:
- introduction of all the characters in chapter 1, reveals tension and history
- conflict between Milkman and Macon
- when Guitar picks up Hagar and our understanding of Guitar's actions is developed
- Ruth and Pilate's conversation about her pregnancy
- when Milkman went to Penn and the towns people remember Pilate and Macon

]]> 2023-04-20 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562106999 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562120129 - rebirth: Pilate with the bird, Milkman wanting to swim
- vengence: Macon and Pilate with the gold, Guitar with the Seven Days
- after one's purpose is fulfilled they pass away]]> 2023-04-20 16:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562120129 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562124298 - the reality of human frailty
- the concept of family complexity and how love makes the world go round]]> 2023-04-20 16:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562124298 csanford20 https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562130243 symbols in the text:
- Pilate's earring, represent how she got her name
- cookies & Sweet
- money & gold
- greed
- houses
- power & pride, Macon with his cars & clothes
- animals: bobcat, dogs (connected to Greek mythology) & peacock
- the barbershop (culture)
- songs
- foreshadowing & imagery
- flight/wings]]> 2023-04-20 16:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/csanford20/rh76t86nlsqt8vuv/wish/2562130243