A Study of Milkman’s Growth in Song of Solomon From Freud’s Personality Theory
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1304.15Keywords:
Song of Solomon, growth, Milkman’s personality development, theory of personality structureAbstract
In Song of Solomon, Morrison describes Milkman’s growing progress from a selfish and indifferent teenager to a mature and responsible man, which is a perfect example to initiation novel and Freud’s personality structure theory. This paper tries to analyze Milkman’s personality development in his growth process, which tends to reveal the psychological changes of his inner world and the real significance of growth: to gain self-sublimation by finding and recognizing one’s lost cultural root. Through Milkman’s growth progress, Morrison calls on the black minority to find their cultural self and identity by recognizing their ancestors, their black fellows and traditional African culture. Only in this way can the ethnic minorities find their true identities, achieve real independence and strive for more equality and freedom in the American mainstream society. Milkman’s spiritual growth also inspires readers to build their spiritual homelands.
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