Masculinity
What is the set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with men and boys?
Masculinity
Which character embarks on a journey to uncover his ancestors and family history to find his own identity?
Milkman Dead
What expectation about women does Toni Morrison challenge?
Being submissive.
What is one daily area of life that motherhood and gender roles impact?
Household responsibilities.
Complete the quote by Toni Morrison: "The fathers may soar, and the children may..."
"...know their names"
Which character shows his manhood and expression of masculinity through violence as part of the group known as the Seven Days?
Guitar
According to the family tree, who are the original ancestor couple that set the foundation for future generations?
Solomon and Ryna
How does Macon Dead Jr. control Ruth?
Financial authority.
How does Milkman treat Hagar when ending their relationship?
Like a worker.
What does Macon Dead II associate fatherhood with, causing him to become emotionally distant?
Grief and trauma
This character reflects a lot of traditionally masculine traits through her strong independence and caringness.
Pilate
Losing the family land caused lasting generational trauma for which ancestor, also known as Macon Dead 1?
Jake
What does Milkman ignore when dealing with Hagar?
Her feelings.
What letter and gift does Milkman send to Hagar when he gets bored?
Money
How does Guitar feel about the society his father lived in?
It was unjust.
What action did Milkman take when he stood up for his mother against Macon Dead?
He slapped Macon.
Which brother and sister pair represent contrasting views on family, freedom, and the past in the Dead family?
Macon Dead II and Pilate
Which female character lives completely by her own rules?
Pilate
Who is the ancestral mother figure who suffered loss alongside Solomon?
Ryna
What happens to Milkman's sense of self because his father is distant
He doesn't know who he is.
According to the presentation, Macon Dead Sr. associate’s achievement and male success with what primary goal?
His desire for wealth and maintaining a strong reputation in his community.
How do past losses and conflicts within a family tree impact later generations according to the presentation?
They shape later generations and influence how characters understand themselves and their identity.
What does Pilate reject instead of seeking male approval?
Wealth and status.
What major gap in Milkman's life is caused by a lack of strong maternal and family roots?
How is fatherhood passed down in the novel?
Through a generational cycle.