zora neal hurston
From a young age, children are taught that hard work will lead to success. It is also enforced in them that they can be whatever they want to be, as long as they are persistent. Unfortunately, this advice does not always pan out in day-to-day living. First of all, many people are not working because they are looking for success or fortune. People have to work because they need to make money so that they may have such amenities as food, clothing and shelter. Also, for some people, work provides them with a purpose in their lives. Second of all, in the real world, hard work, humbleness, and a cheery smile only lead to great success in Disney channel movies. There is always an adversary trying to hold you back, be it "the man" the government, or even a "loved" one. This sad circumstance is what we find in the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston. However, as in the Disney movies, sometimes the underdog wins. Hurston's story serves as an exception that proves the rule of male domination. Therefore, "Sweat" is a tale of one woman's final triumph over the oppressing patriarchal society that she is forced to live in. The main character, Delia Jones, works her fingers to the bone for the sake of herself and
" "He sho ain't," Walter Thomas chimed in. You ain't paid for nothin' on this place, and Ah'm gointer stay right heah till Ah'm toted out foot foremost. Since the reader has yet to hear from Sykes, a skeptical reader may believe that Delia is exaggerating her present situation. " "A whole lot Ah keer 'bout how you feels inside uh out. Delia runs from the house and into the barn in a state of sheer terror. The role that these men took was that of criticizers. However, when confronted with the sight of Sykes and Bertha, his mistress, they are quick to disperse and keep their mouths shut. Sykes basically lounges around and messes up the good that Delia is trying to do. "Naw you won't," she panted, "that ole snaggle-toothed black woman you runnin' with ain't comin' heah to pile up on mah sweat and blood. Syke Jones ain't wuth de shot an' powder hit would tek tuh kill 'em. Despite the many trials that Sykes caused her, "Two or three times Delia had attempted a timid friendliness, but she was repulsed each time. When Delia arrives home after a mass service, she notices that the snake is not in his basket.
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