Abstract
ABSTRACTMagic realism, originated from Latin America, manifests mainly three artistic principles in Song of Solomon: first, confusing the boundary between reality and fantasy to create a magic world, where man and ghost coexist and co-communicate. Second, employ mythological archetypes to endow reality with fabulous meanings. It helps to show how American black women fight against cultural oppression and keep their cultural heritage and traditional values. Lastly, Song of Solomon also uses some techniques such as allegory and symbolism to convey the themes. A “Solomon’s song” reveals the miserable fate of American black women and their role and function in their men’s journey.
Highlights
Toni Morrison is one of the most famous writers in American literary field
Under the guidance of his aunt Pilate, he starts his life journey of searching for “gold” – his family history, racial identity, and cultural heritage. He associates with his folks and his traditional culture and finds out the deep meaning of the Solomon’s song, which conveys the story of his ancestors and the history of African-American people
It is generally said that the earliest mention of “magic realism” is found in Franz Roh’s work of painting and sculpture that was popular following the Expressionist movement in 1925
Summary
Toni Morrison is one of the most famous writers in American literary field. As an excellent novelist, she achieves global reputation. Since the publication of the Bluest Eye in 1970, she has steadily produced six more novels such as Sula, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, Beloved, Jazz, and Paradise Starting with her first novel, she has captivated audiences with such magic worlds as Medallion and the Bottom where blackbirds appear unexpectedly, Darling and Not Doctor Streets where dead father’s bones are kept indoors unburied, Isle des Chevaliers where warrior spirits gallop on horseback, and 124 Bluestone Road where a ghost becomes flesh and blood. By presenting these magic elements in her novel, Morrison guides readers to probe into the black-cultural world which has been neglected for a long time by the main stream white culture. He associates with his folks and his traditional culture and finds out the deep meaning of the Solomon’s song, which conveys the story of his ancestors and the history of African-American people
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