Song of Solomon - Chapter 6

What is the significance of the peacock in chapter 6 of Song of Solomon?

• Symbolizes beauty, pride, and immortality

• Signifies strength, power, and authority

• Represents sadness, loss, and decay

• Symbolizes fear, weakness, and insignificance

How does the character of Milkman develop in chapter 6?

• Milkman begins to question his identity and place in the world, leading to a deeper understanding of himself and his family.

• Milkman becomes less interested in his family history and heritage

• Milkman becomes more interested in helping his community

• Milkman becomes more selfish and uncaring towards others

Discuss the theme of identity and self-discovery in chapter 6.

• Milkman began to have feelings of love and romance

• Milkman's longing to be a man becomes important to him

• The power of nature and environment overcomes Milkman

• Milkman's journey of self-discovery and identity

Identify and explain the use of metaphor in chapter 6.

• The author uses the metaphor of a cloud in chapter 6 to symbolize the main character's ever-changing nature.

• The metaphor in chapter 6 compares the main character to a tree, representing their rootedness and strength.

• In chapter 6, the author uses the metaphor of a butterfly to describe the transformation and growth of the main character.

• In chapter 6, the author uses the metaphor of a rock to describe the main character's stability.

How do the relationship dynamics between Milkman and Hagar change in chapter 6?

• Hagar becomes more distant and indifferent, while Milkman becomes more possessive and obsessive.

• Hagar becomes more loving and caring, while Milkman becomes more attentive and affectionate.

• Hagar becomes more possessive and obsessive, while Milkman becomes more distant and indifferent.

• Hagar becomes more understanding and supportive, while Milkman becomes more distant and indifferent.

What is the symbolism behind the flowers in chapter 6?

• Death, decay, and destruction

• Stagnation, ugliness, and decline

• Growth, beauty, and renewal

• Sadness, despair, and hopelessness

Describe the literary device of foreshadowing used in chapter 6.

• In chapter 6, foreshadowing is used by the author to summarize the events of the story.

• Foreshadowing is used by the author to introduce new characters in chapter 6.

• The author uses foreshadowing to hint at future events in the story.

• The author uses foreshadowing to describe the setting in chapter 6.

Examine the character development of Pilate in chapter 6, which characteristics are most prevelant?

• Her independence and resilience

• His arrogance and weakness

• Their lack of growth and development

• Her dependence and fragility

Discuss the theme of love and longing in chapter 6.

• The theme of love and longing is only relevant to minor characters in this chapter but not Milkman

• The theme of love and longing is overshadowed by other themes of charity and freedom in chapter 6

• The theme of love and longing is not present in chapter 6

• The theme of love and longing is depicted through the relationship between the main characters and their yearning for each other.

How does the relationship between Guitar and Milkman evolve in chapter 6?

• Distant and indifferent

• Friendly and harmonious

• Loving and affectionate

• Tense and competitive