Hagar's Rage
In class we discussed the scene where Hagar attempted to kill Milkman. I would like to expand and express my own opinions about the scene. In particular, I thought the description of Hagar engulfed in rage was interesting. If you want to read it, it’s page 127 last paragraph. Morrison describes that Hagar’s “lethargy dissipated of its own accord”. This lethargy dissipating from Hagar’s body almost resembles a disease dissipating from the body. It is as if Hagar is rejuvenated and now can express herself to the truest extent. It is also described that wilderness was filled in its place: revealing an unrestrained “wild” side of Hagar. This agrees with the idea that we talked about during class where the characters in Song of Solomon go “crazy” because of their passions. This crazy side is revealed in Hagar because of her passion for Milkman. Morrison equates the “wilderness” in Hagar as a flood or an avalanche. The commonality between these two is that they are both uncontrolla...