Thursday, April 3, 2008

Blog #8-Sula

What does Sula mean or represent to the Bottom?

Sula is a disgrace to the Bottom. They do not even consider her as a human being; they do not want her at all in the community because of what she does---sleeping with the White men, which is not proven to be true. Hating Sula is how they found the community to be what it is, which sounds ironic.

What is Shadrack's relationship between Sula and Nel?

Shadrack's relationship between Sula and Nel was that they were "a guest, friend, and visitor" to him. Having a visitor once a year to his house can be very meaningful. To him, they were very precious companions to him. For Sula, it was terrifying for her see him.

How does the tunnel represent?

Tunnel represents a unity in Black and White community/ culture. Racial divide started in 1941 to 1965. In 1965, Black people started moving to the valley and they abandoned the Bottom, which they once called it "home."

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