Cruelty Essay The book “Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison presents diverse character that influence one another to the point where cruelty would not have had as much impact as it did. Macon Dead known as milkman, is a character that is on a journey searching for his self. On this journey he meets, his best friend Guitar Bains who is there to help him find himself whether through cruel means or passionate resolves. In the end, Cruel methods reinforced by Guitar allows Milkman the opportunity to discover his true self. The impact of cruelty allows Milkman to grow. To Milkman, Guitar was a "wise and kind and fearless" person who could deliver him to the path of adulthood. He considered Guitar be his best friend who thought him all the essential