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In six pages (5 pp. + 1 pg. outline) discusses how the author treats women in this short story of revenge in the characterization of protagonist Delia Jones. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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her 1926 classic story, "Sweat," about the abusive marriage between Delia and Sykes Jones. B.) Although there are literary critics that have condemned treatment of women in the characterization of
Delia as meek, it could be argued that her inner strength is mistaken for passivity, that the economic freedom and deep spirituality she has liberate her from marital and social
oppression. II. Strength in Economic Power A.) After an argument with Sykes over her work, Delia realizes that her job doing laundry enables her to wield some power
in the marriage, which dramatically shifts the dynamic in their marital relationship. B.) Delia stands up for herself for the first time in the relationship, which forces Sykes to
realize she is not about to give up the house without a fight; her meekness is being replaced by a formidable display of strength and determination.
III. Strength in Spirituality A.) Delia Jones, though oppressed by her husband and by society, finds peace and security in her spirituality that transcend social and gender barriers,
and her faith in God gives her calm to survive the tensions of a stormy marriage. B.) Although some critics charge that Delias refusal to come to Sykes assistance after
the snake bites him represents the decline in her spirituality, the sweat of her hard work cleanses Delias her soul, which renews and further empowers her. IV. The Symbolism
of the Snake A.) The snake typically symbolizes a phallus, and Sykes frightening Delia with a snake and deciding to kill her with it represent gender oppression; he feels emasculated
because his wife is his keeper and seeks to strike out at her with the only weapon he has, his masculinity. B.) The irony of the snake killing Sykes is
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