Dr. Foster
So far in Toni Morrison’s Song of Solomon, we don’t know much about Doctor Foster, aside from the descriptions of him that each character provides. Today, I wanted to analyze the first detailed description the readers get of him, through Macon Dead’s eyes as he has a talk with Milkman after Milkman hits his father (page 71, pictured below).
Macon Dead’s description makes Dr. Foster out to be a repulsive
man - an internalized racist filled with dark secrets. However we don’t know if
Macon is telling the truth, do we? I mean, he doesn’t have the best reputation
himself either. I guess we’ll have to keep reading to find out the truth about
this madhouse of a family.
Very nice analysis Rima!! I liked how you added lots of textual evidence to back up your writing. I especially love the quote about how Dr. Foster was the biggest hypocrite who ever lived. True! Well written as always!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you went very deep with your analysis on Doctor Foster. This brought up a lot of insight and a better idea of who he is as a person.
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