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Sweat - Zora Neale Hurston
Sweat tells the story of Delia, a Black woman who endures abuse from her husband, Sykes, in rural Florida. Through Delia’s resilience and eventual triumph over Sykes’ cruelty, Hurston explores themes of survival, gender, and racial oppression. The story highlights Delia’s inner strength and uses symbolism, like the snake representing evil, to emphasize her personal empowerment despite her circumstances.