... the most dear things in the lives of everyone. It supports, helps, comforts, and at times appropriate, provides a needed kick in the ass. From Sula, the book, we learn the importance of friendship, the pain of betrayal, and the pain of loss. Growing up is hard. That is an indisputable ... friend, you have someone to grow up with, someone to share your pain. Friendship is the most important thing in a child's life. From Sula, we watch the girls, Nel and Sula throughout their friendship. The bonds of a true friendship can never be broken. Separation provides no obstacle, neither does the ...

• Word Count: 501
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... family if one can count on their friends to help them survive. Friends are a necessity in life. In Toni Morrison's novel, Sula, Sula and Nel did not have the best family situations but they had each other. Their friendship was more than enough to help them survive their teenage years ... be separated. They were similar because they struggled with the fact they were black females whom everyone else looked down upon. Throughout their upbringing, Nel and Sula influenced each others lives. "They found relief in each other's personality" (53). Together they made the ideal human being. One's ...

• Word Count: 881
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School