Song of Solomon – Journey, Community, & Reclaimed Identity (Ch. 10–12)This formative assessment examines Song of Solomon at its pivotal turning point, where Milkman’s physical journey becomes a process of listening, loss, and cultural recovery. Focusing on Chapters 10–12, students analyze how Toni Morrison uses journey structure, oral tradition, symbolism, and communal knowledge to reshape identity. Rather than treating the journey as simple self-discovery, this assessment challenges studen