Literary Review of "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston "Sweat" is an interesting short story written by a black author, Zora Neale Hurston, who presents the reader with a tale about life as an abused wife. ... All throughout the story the author symbolizes and compares Delia's plight with Adam and Eve of the Bible. ... The way Zora Neale Hurston writes the story shows the plight of the wife who is repeatedly abused and demoralized by her husband. ... The snake is often symbolized throughout the story and starts with the whip. ... Finally, the religious symbolism seems to come directly ...

• Word Count: 477
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston Women Overcoming Domestic Violence Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" is a short story about the struggles and hardships in the life of an African American woman living in the south. The short story talked about the treatment of women in these times. ... The story gives women of domestic violence courage and strength to get out of an abusive relationship. ... Another issue in the short story deals with adultery. ... Zora Neale Hurston revealed the role of women at a time where women had no voice. ...

• Word Count: 561
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Zora Neale Hurston clearly depicts the societal dilemma concerning racial and gender conflict in the South in her short story, "Sweat."" ... The society depicted in "Sweat- is in its most basic elements, very similar to the society in which the author, Zora Neale Hurston grew up in. ... Zora Neale Hurston illustrates this in her portrayal of Delia as a virtuous and saintly woman, and Sykes as an evil and devious character. ... Another example of Zora Neale Hurston's literary influence appears in the conversation between the men at the store in the town. ... Hurston accurately depicts ...

• Word Count: 963
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School