Song of Solomon Q&A
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In Song of Solomon, why does Pilate wear an earring with her name in it?
Pilate wears an earring with a piece of paper that has her name written on it, and it is the only thing that her illiterate father had ever written. Pilate, unlike Macon Jr, treats her name as a literal treasure since her father had picked it with care despite his inability to read which had been a consequence of racism.
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In Song of Solomon for what purpose does Morrison employ a nonchronological style of storytelling?
Oral stories are a pivotal part of various African cultures, and Song of Solomon pays homage to that tradition by adopting a non-chronological storytelling technique as Milkman learns the origins of his family from various characters throughout the novel.
