... on voodoo practices among rural southern blacks of the thirties" (Walker 63). When she read several books and essays written by white anthropologists and folklorists, Walker was appalled by their analysis of black people who practiced voodoo. These scholars thought that blacks were inferior, peculiar, and very humorous. Walker ... did not agree, so she continued her research. When she finally discovered Hurston's book Mules and Men she used it as a reference for her story. The book was a very reliable source. She enjoyed it ... for the house that Sykes wants to give Bertha. Sykes preys o...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School