Uncivilized nature of Song of Solomon
... Even down to the character’s names the novel Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison, displays a rich sense of untamed freedom. This uncivilized nature is key to the themes and developments of the work. What gives any idea the title of being a uncivilized free or wild thought is the definition of society. ... This is what makes Song of Solomon such a vulgar and uncivilized novel, the fact that the society in the novel opposes many of the actions that weave together to form the fabric of the plot. ... It is the feral nature of Song of Solomon that creates this variance. ... Toni Morrison’s technique of using uncivilized events to provoke and guide her audience is not uncommon especially in today’s media.