Be it increased privilege or societal outcasting, there are always consequences to having--or not having--money. Through Song of Solomon, it is clear that money can transcend race and, in a way, change what racial group one belongs to in society. Parallels can be drawn to the present day, where society treats people very differently just based off of their clothing--general markers of economic status. However, it is dangerous to label people by their wealth, and to tether such a complex variable with one even more nuanced and sensitive such as race is bound to divide any society. It is only by reconciling our differences and using our privilege (whether it be financial or racial) to give a voice to marginalized groups that we can peacefully