Annotation Reflection
The most challenging part of reading “Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison has probably been following the different characters and the change of perspectives that happen. Since the book is in the third person narration it requires more focus when reading. It gets especially hard when one character shares their side of a story since the readers don’t actually know if they are telling the truth or if their perception is off. I also think that when storylines are introduced but not explained until later can be hard to follow. For example the first chapter of the books starts the readers off with an unknown man who jumps off a roof. The readers are left with many questions that they have to hold on to until its explained to them.
In order to get through these challenges I have started to annotate for the relationships between characters in order to differentiate them as well as make it more apparent for when there is a character switch. This also helps when one is telling a story since it’s easier to tell if they are exaggerating or if they’re telling the truth. I also circle character’s names to make sure I’m following the storyline correctly
Can you say more about what it means to, "annotate for the relationships between characters in order to differentiate them as well as make it more apparent for when there is a character switch"? What do you mean by "annotate for the relationship?" Just indicate when there are different versions of past events?
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