What is in a Name? In today's white culture it seems a day does not go by without coming across a John, Mary, Matthew or Sarah. Elisabeth and Andrew are as common as sun and rain. Perhaps this is why Toni Morrison places such an emphasis on unique and original names in her book Song of Solomo...

Self-Actualization In Song Of Solomon In the novel Song Of Solomon, Toni Morrison depicted the many aspects of self-actualization, as well as the tormenting road that lead to the shaping of an individual. Throughout the novel, she described a young African American man's journey as he uncove...

In Beloved, Toni Morrison writes about a very important and controversial time in American history. It is not easy to describe the lives of freed and escaped slaves and the people dear to them. Morrison, through the use of diction, personification and repetition, creates a story that grabs attention...

In Beloved, Toni Morrison writes about a very important and controversial time in American history. It is not easy to describe the lives of freed and escaped slaves and the people dear to them. Morrison, through the use of diction, personification and repetition, creates a story that grabs attention...