In Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat", Delia stands up to her abusive husband for the first time. This is the first change we see in Delia as she is usually submissive. Also, Sykes usually would go on and beat her but in this scene he chooses not to. He is possibly scared, desperate to get even and cruel or is just thrown off by her sudden change.
Delia's behavior appeared to have surprised and intimidated the person. Their response was to quickly exit through the door and forcefully close the back gate behind them.
Narrator
Here is the passage: Delia: "Mah tub of suds is filled yo' belly with vittle more times than yo' hands is filled it." Sykes: "Well, you better quit gittin' me riled up, else they'll be totin' you out sooner than you expect." Narrator: A little awed by this new Delia, he sidled out of the door and slammed the back gate after him.
Delia: Mah tub of suds is filled yo' belly with vittle more times than yo' hands is filled it. Unnamed voice: Speak of the Devil, here come Delia's works, singin' to ole Missie. Bertha: Oughta Georgie wash his own clothes.
I was awed in her prescence as she gracefully walked into the hallways.
Example sentence - They were awed by the vastness of the cavern.
As the word 'awed' refers to experiencing a sense of wonder, possible example sentences would be:Standing before the sheer cliffs of the Blue Mountains awed the rock-climbers.The pilgrims were awed, and bowed in homage as the Pope passed by.
Pg. 136"And what do you do for fun?" I inquired in a serious, awed voice.
flawed
She was awed by his finesse in dealing with the rude paparazzi.
awed.
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awed