Song Of Solomon Rhetorical Analysis

1) A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself. After Guitar suspect that Milkman has taken and hidden the gold, Guitar feels betrayed by Milkman. When Milkman is in Shalimar, Guitar leaves a message warning Milkman that he is going to kill him. The conversation between Guitar and Milkman is paradoxical because a best friend would not try to kill you, and an enemy would not help and warn another enemy.

2) The properties of ginger root in the herbal kingdom is that ginger is a root that has a sweet smell and has a strong, pungent, spicy taste. Ginger root is also known as a wonder spice that is used in food and medicine. It can help with nausea, muscle soreness, inflammations, and other medical needs. The significance of ginger in Song of Solomon is that the smell of ginger brings a calm sense to the people who smell it. In Songs of Solomon ginger symbolizes a happy getaway place or a sense of relief. An example of this is when the ginger smell is brought up traveling along the Southside. Many people who smelled the ginger believed that their dreams were true, or it has people thinking about what freedom, justice, etc. felt like.

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One example of foreshadowing is Pilate’s father choosing her name. Pilate’s father choses her name from the Bible not knowing how to read. He chooses a name that looks strong and handsome. This foreshadows Pilate’s character and features in Song of Solomon. Pilate is not only strong, but she is the tall tree that serves and protects her own in the story. Another example of foreshadowing is when Milkman hits his head on Pilate’s green sack. Later on in Song of Solomon, Macon Pilate’s brother tells the story about how he believes that is the bag of gold she had took when they were