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When Sykes demands that Delia keep white folks' laundry out of their house how does Delia respond?
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∙ 7y ago
She tells him that her laundry keeps him fed and pays for the house. It is from the short story, Sweat.
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∙ 7y ago
Delia refuses to comply with Sykes' demand and stands her ground, telling him that she will continue to take in laundry to support them. She expresses her determination to defy Sykes' control and assert her independence.
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∙ 13y agoShe tells him that it is her house to do with as she pleases
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Events in Chronological in order?
Delia wonders where her husband has gone with her horse and buggy. Sykes drops a whip on Delia, who thinks it's a snake. Sykes drops a whip on Delia, who thinks it's a snake. Sykes kicks Delia's laundry piles. Delia lies awake thinking about her marriage.
How does the chronological order happens in Sweat?
Delia wonders where her husband has gone with her horse and buggy. Sykes drops a whip on Delia, who thinks it's a snake. Sykes kicks Delia's laundry piles. Delia lies awake thinking about her marriage.
Sweat in chronological order?
Type your answer here... Delia wonders where her husband has gone with her horse and buggy. Sykes drops a whip on Delia, who thinks it's a snake. Sykes kicks Delia's laundry piles. Delia lies awake thinking about her marriage.
Why does delia dismiss Sykes demand that she keep white folks laundry out of the house?
Because her laundry keeps him fed and pays for the house.
Why does Delia dismiss Sykes's demand that she keep white folks' laundry out of the house?
Because her laundry keeps him fed and pays for the house.
What argument does Delia use to counter Sykes's demand that she keep laundry out of their house?
she tells him it is her house to do with as she pleases
Events from Sweat in chronological order?
1.Sykes says he doesn't want "white folks" clothes in his house. 2.Delia says that her washing has payed for the house and put food on the table. 3.Delia seizes a skillet from the stove and strikes a defensive pose. 4.Sykes leaves the house.
In Hurston's Sweat white culture is portrayed only indirectly and is represented in Delia's .?
laundry
Why does Sykes call Delia a hypocrite?
He is having an affair.
Why did Sykes treat Delia so harshly in the short story sweat?
Sykes treated Delia harshly due to his jealousy and insecurities about her independence. He was resentful of her success and financial independence, which led him to verbally and emotionally abuse her. Sykes felt emasculated by Delia's strength and made her suffer as a way to regain a sense of power and control.
When did Sykes first start beating Delia?
two months after their wedding
How do you find out that Sykes is having an affair with another woman?
Delia confronts him about it.
