Song of Solomon transcended my initial impression of weird, incest novel. The end left me in a conflict as to whether flying was good or bad. There were several pieces of evidence in the book that made me think flying, while initially appearing like a majestic form of leaving behind the bad parts of society, whetehr that be racism, slavery, or insurance collecting, is bad because of the other things you leave behind. People depend on others, and chances are if you fly away you are leaving behind someone who loves or depends on you. That is why Pilate heard her dad telling her that you can't just leave someone. That is why Ryna still screams when the wind hits her gulch right. And that is why Hagar died. However, Morrison's last sentence really makes me feel like flying is not all bad. It is Milkman's dream, and the way he discovers it is possible seems like an incredible experience to me. I decided that when Milkman flew, he was not leaving anyone behind. Hagar had already died because he left her, after he told his family about his history they were somewhat indifferent, and Pilate had just died in his arms. I think the message is that people should fly if they can, but they have to be careful they do not cause pain to those they leave behind.
I am looking forward to reading Jazz, which Morrison said was her best novel in her interview.
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