In Song of Solomon, which title is given to Act 2?

• A. The Soverign Solomon
• B. The Shepherd Stranger
• C. The Father and Christ
• D. The Shulamite Girl

Answer: (A)

Act II centers on Solomon as ruler, so the title The Sovereign Solomon best fits what that section emphasizes. In this middle portion of Song of Solomon, the king’s royal presence and authority become a dominant frame for the lovers’ dialogue, highlighting royal imagery and the formal aspect of their relationship. The shepherd figure and the intimate, private voice of the Shulamite are still present, but the shift toward Solomon’s sovereignty marks this act, which is why that title is the most fitting. Other labels would highlight different themes—such as a pastoral shepherd focus, or a purely female voice, or a Father–Christ motif—but none capture the royal, authoritative dimension that characterizes this part.