Magic World in Song of Solomon: A Return to Black Culture

Abstract

ABSTRACT Magic realism, originated from Latin America, manifests mainly three artistic principles in Song of Solomon: first, confusing the boundary between reality and fantasy to create a magic world, where man and ghost coexist and co-communicate. Second, employ mythological archetypes to endow reality with fabulous meanings. It helps to show how American black women fight against cultural oppression and keep their cultural heritage and traditional values. Lastly, Song of Solomon also uses some techniques such as allegory and symbolism to convey the themes. A “Solomon’s song” reveals the miserable fate of American black women and their role and function in their men’s journey.