Sweats, By Zora Neale Hurston

I chose to elaborate on the theological points of Zora Neale Hurston “Sweats”. She uses theological references to create a parallel between the characters in sweat and biblical figures to expand the ethics issues present in the text. Through references to master or slave relationships and religious symbolism, Hurston also takes the struggle and triumph of feminism. Sweat is filled with symbols such as the Garden of Eden, snakes, white clothing and Satan. Delia carries the theme of faith through each challenge she faces. She holds on to her faith in God to survive her abusive and unfaithful husband and finds strength and tolerance within her religion; while her husband believes only in his own manhood. Hurston creates Delia to stand as an image