"Sweat" by Hurston

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An analysis of Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat", which explores the reasons for the character Sykes' death and the religious connotations of the ongoings of the couple in the story. The writer examines the social aspects of religion evident in the black community at the turn of the century.

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"Morality is in the eye of the beholder. In Zora Neale Hurston's story "Sweat" characterizing points such as vernacular dialogue and realistic black characters are accompanied by religious undertones that outline and embellish the characters and the events by adding depth. This layered religious metaphor demonstrates the ingrained social aspects of religion on the black community at the turn of the century."

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