In Toni Morrison’s, Song of Solomon, the image of flying is used wonderfully to uplift this novel. This metaphor is used to represent freedom, mythology, and the recreation of one’s life. The essence of flight is part of a myth that grows and develops as people grow and develop; it is an attitude and spirit as a pervasive way of thought For the young children in Shalimar, the "Song of Solomon" game characterizes …showed first 75 words of 1165 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1165 total…of freedom, belonging, and the sheer joy available from life. It is a myth that led Solomon to create a legacy for his family ever after. It is a myth that led Milkman to be reborn again into life. It is a myth that let Pilate's spirit to live on, even after she could not. It is a myth that still captures countless, whether they need love and liberty, or love the freedom of flight.