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Roots
In the novels Song of Solomon and Jazz, Toni Morrison illustrates that by embracing one’s heritage, one will develop a strong sense of belonging within one’s identity. ... Milkman Dead develops a strong sense of belonging after he travels south to discover his roots. Milkman journeys south to find the alleged “Dead” gold, and he discovers the true nature of his family’s roots. ... This transformation, symbolically and physically, occurs as Morrison leads the reader to believe that bird carries her earring to the people of her heritage in the place of her roots. ... As well as many characters in Song of Solomon, symbolism occurs to show the effects of the realization of one’s roots. ... Milkman’s journey south, to discover that he has family roots, allows him to find a sense of belonging in his identity, symbolized by his flight. Morrison uses symbolism in many cases to aid in the illustration of one’s journey to feel belonging in a new identity by uncovering one’s family roots. ... The peacock’s significance explains Milkman’s need to develop a sense of purpose that will allow for flight by embracing one’s roots. Morrison uses symbolism in the form of Milkman’s ancestral name, or lack thereof, to explain the reasons for the lack of sense of belonging in his identity due to the ignorance of his roots. ... Milkman’s flight, a newfound freedom of identity, echoes the idea that one can grasp a sense of belonging in a complete identity by embracing and understanding one’s roots. ... Morrison uses setting as a major factor in Song of Solomon as well as Jazz to explain how one must appreciate and embrace one’s roots to feel a sense of belonging in one’s identity. ...
Many factors in Toni Morison’s novels Song of Solomon and Jazz exonerate the idea that by discovering one’s roots, a strong sense of belonging and identity will result. ... Roots make possible these identities and sense of belonging. The tree’s roots ground it, but also allow for maximum growth. In order for the tree to reach its full potential, it must remember its roots. My father imparted to me very wise words when I did not appreciate the true value of the roots; without roots, no one can grow strong and tall.
Approximate Word count = 2242
Approximate Pages = 9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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