In Song of Solomon, which title is given to Act 1?

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

Answer: (A)

Act 1 opens with a shepherd figure who is not yet the beloved’s husband, establishing the encounter as an outsider’s arrival into the scene. The shepherd’s pastoral role and his status as a stranger set up the initial dynamic of pursuit, curiosity, and romantic intrigue that kicks off the dramatic dialogue. This framing—a shepherd who enters as an unfamiliar, guiding presence—is why the title The Shepherd Stranger fits best. It signals both his occupation and his outsider position, which together drive the opening mood and set the stage for the ensuing exchange between speakers. The other options shift focus to voices or figures that belong to later moments or a different interpretive frame, whereas Act 1 centers on this newcomer and his initial impact on the narrative.