The relationship between Malcolm We can credit many activists, public speakers, and civil rights groups to the equality and civil rights that African American men and women can have in this country today. We see repeated evidence of these historical movements depicted in fiction, plays, TV, and many other forms of media and literature. Artistic license is given to many authors who develop these concepts in their writings. When examining specific characters and literary works you can see an indirect comparison of their personality traits, actions, decisions, and journey with those of real-life historical figures. Toni Morrison's novel "Song of Songs" is a clear example of a literary work that uses the plight of the African-American community to develop an in-depth and complex plot and plot. Not only does Toni Morrison use specific historical figures as references for the its characters, but also makes use of biblical figures and Greek mythological gods and goddesses. When evaluating Toni Morrison's "Song of Songs" you can link each individual character to a specific historical figure or mythological being from the story, but to focus on a specific character you should look at one of the protagonists, Guitar and Milkman main individuals who can be symbolic of other political and civil rights activists involved in the story. When talking about Guitar and his actions, and looking at the historical figures of the civil rights movement, Guitar's behavior may reflect that of Malcolm X. His need to protect the African American community and defend himself from the cause of destruction ... middle of paper... The American community had nothing to worry about, especially when it was committed at the hands of white individuals. However, more people of color were at risk of facing the same fate they both suffered. This turn of events is what leads both Malcolm X and Guitar down a path of revenge. Seeking to avenge the loss of their fathers is a driving force they share behind their choice of actions. Works Cited Guitar Bains in Song of Solomon. (n.d.). Retrieved June 1, 2014, from www.shmoop.com: http://www.shmoop.com/song-of-solomon/guitar-bains.htmlHaley, M.X. (1992). The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. Morrison, T. (2004). Song of Songs. New York, NY: Random House Inc. "Civil Rights Movement." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. (2005). Enciclopedia.com. June 16th. 2014 .

Topic > The relationship between Malcolm We can credit many activists, public speakers, and civil rights groups to the equality and civil rights that African American men and women can have in this country today. We see repeated evidence of these historical movements depicted in fiction, plays, TV, and many other forms of media and literature. Artistic license is given to many authors who develop these concepts in their writings. When examining specific characters and literary works you can see an indirect comparison of their personality traits, actions, decisions, and journey with those of real-life historical figures. Toni Morrison's novel "Song of Songs" is a clear example of a literary work that uses the plight of the African-American community to develop an in-depth and complex plot and plot. Not only does Toni Morrison use specific historical figures as references for the its characters, but also makes use of biblical figures and Greek mythological gods and goddesses. When evaluating Toni Morrison's "Song of Songs" you can link each individual character to a specific historical figure or mythological being from the story, but to focus on a specific character you should look at one of the protagonists, Guitar and Milkman main individuals who can be symbolic of other political and civil rights activists involved in the story. When talking about Guitar and his actions, and looking at the historical figures of the civil rights movement, Guitar's behavior may reflect that of Malcolm X. His need to protect the African American community and defend himself from the cause of destruction ... middle of paper... The American community had nothing to worry about, especially when it was committed at the hands of white individuals. However, more people of color were at risk of facing the same fate they both suffered. This turn of events is what leads both Malcolm X and Guitar down a path of revenge. Seeking to avenge the loss of their fathers is a driving force they share behind their choice of actions. Works Cited Guitar Bains in Song of Solomon. (n.d.). Retrieved June 1, 2014, from www.shmoop.com: http://www.shmoop.com/song-of-solomon/guitar-bains.htmlHaley, M.X. (1992). The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. Morrison, T. (2004). Song of Songs. New York, NY: Random House Inc. "Civil Rights Movement." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. (2005). Enciclopedia.com. June 16th. 2014 .