Sweat

Zora Neale Hurston did a tremendous job with, "Sweat." I felt like I was right there with Delia. Delia went through so much trying to keep a roof over her head. I can imagine what she looked like when she and Sykes got married. Over the years the hard work and the beatings he gave her had robbed her of her youthful beauty. I believe this piece falls into the gender criticism category. Gender played a big part in this piece. Sykes was the antagonist but the snake could have also been the antagonist. Sykes was going to use the snake against Delia but it backfired. Once I started reading this piece, I could not put it down. When I can, I plan to read more of Zora Neale Hurston's works.