Song of Solomon
Song of SolomonToni Morrison
Characters in Song of Solomon
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Macon "Milkman" Dead III
A wealthy but alienated young man who sets out chasing gold and ends up chasing his family's history.
Supporting characters
Pilate Dead
Milkman's unconventional, near-mythic aunt, estranged from the rest of the family and steeped in folk wisdom.
Macon Dead II
Milkman's stern, materialistic father, the wealthiest Black landlord in town.
Hagar
Pilate's granddaughter, whose obsessive love for Milkman consumes her.