Symbolism
At the beginning of Chapter 10, Morrison references this fairy tale with a brother and a sister.
What is Hansel and Gretel
This person guides Milkman to Circe
Who is Reverend Cooper
Circe’s impossibly long life and supernatural traits are an example of this.
Milkman starts to develop this quality, opposite to being selfish, in chapter 10
What is empathy
Macon Dead Jr. is obsessed with retelling this part of his past, which fuels his greed and bitterness.
What is losing his father’s land and property?
This character may be a reference to The Odyssey and the Hero’s Journey
Who is Circe
Milkman finds these things in the cave (Name 1)
What are Rocks, Boards, Leaves, Tin cup
Morrison uses characters’ what to represent their identity, culture, history, and role in the novel.
What are names?
This part of a tree is important to understanding oneself
What are roots
This is the name of the town where Milkman discovers his family history.
What is Dansville?
According to Milkman, flight represents his escape from this constraint (be specific).
Other people's nightmares.
This cave is where Milkman searches for gold.
What is Hunter's Cave
The narrative in Chapter 10 shifts between present and past, creating this effect.
What is Non-linear Storytelling?
While Milkman might say he is just traveling to Virginia for the gold, chapter 10 shows Milkman’s willingness to confront his what?
What is family history?
Macon Dead I, was murdered by these people
Who are the Butlers?
Dogs represent how Circe hides this.
What are secrets
Guitar believes everyone desires this about Milkman.
What is His Life?
Morrison begins chapter 10 with this technique.
What is foreshadowing?
Chapter 10 may show Milkman starting to reach this, which most people reach in their mid-20s
What is maturity?
The real names of Macon Dead I and his wife (both required).
Who are Jake and Sing
The peppermint stick that Guitar receives at his father’s funeral represents his…
What is corruption or a distorted moral compass
Milkman travels to this location for this reason. (Both parts required for points)
Where is Virginia? He believes Pilate has hidden the gold there.
Morrison uses this tone to show the milkman’s transformation and growth in chapter 10.
What is Reflective?
Chapter 10 reflects a shift from Milkman’s desire to find the gold to a period of this hyphenated word.
What is self-discovery?
Pilate’s stories serve as a reminder that understanding the past is necessary for this
What is personal growth?