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. ... Zora Neale Hurston is able ...

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In "Shades of Black" by Mary Mebane and "How It Feels To Be Colored Me" by Zora Neale Hurston, the authors describe factors that influence attitudes about race, color, and class. ... In Hurston's essay everyone in the town was considered equal because the town was entirely black so she did not have to deal with inferiority or superiority issues(71). ... By reading the essays written by Mary Mebane and Zora Neale Hurston, one can identify and address several factors that form the basis for the attitudes held by some blacks pertaining to race, color and class. ...

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Influential leaders, activists and writers during the Harlem Renaissance such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, and Marcus Garvey were determined in the struggle to enhance the freedom and rights of African American's everywhere and to educate the nation on the culture and heritage of their race without fear. ...

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