In Zora Neale Hurston's short story, Sweat, Delia finds herself stuck in an unbearable marriage. Her husband, Sykes, mistreats her, leaves all work to her, and is unfaithful. After being ... enters Delia's clothing basket (her place of work) as well as her bed. Also, as previously mentioned, it is seen as "long, round, limp, and black" (Hurston 678). When it enters her bed, it is in essence penetrating her existence and well-being. Having come from Bertha's home and having sexual relations with her as well, Sykes ... another case found in the reading: "Delia's work-worn knees crawled over the...

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