The Impact of an Oppressive Force Displayed by The Deweys in Sula

Authors

  • Malea Hayles

Abstract

This piece was centered around the connection between the Deweys in Toni Morrison’s Sulaand the Black community at large. The essay was written for a freshman year writing seminar and dives into how Morrison mirrors the histories of the American Black community with characters in her book. This layered, mirrored, and yet somehow also divergent relationship between the groups makes for a nuanced take on how the modern Black community came to be and why it is structured the way it is. 

For additional context, listen to the author's reflection on the piece below.

Author Biography

  • Malea Hayles

    Malea Hayles is a member of the class of 2024 from Los Angeles, California. She is currently in the college of art and sciences but is still figuring out exactly what she wants to major in. Some of her favorite activities include traveling and finding coolhole in the walls to eat at. She’s also excited to get vaccinated at some point (hopefully soon) so that she can fully explore Nashville. 

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Published

2021-04-01

Issue

Vol. 3 (2021): Scaffold: A Showcase of Vanderbilt First-Year Writing

Section

Essays on Literature

How to Cite

The Impact of an Oppressive Force Displayed by The Deweys in Sula. (2021). SCAFFOLD: A SHOWCASE OF VANDERBILT FIRST-YEAR WRITING, 3. https://ejournals.library.vanderbilt.edu/index.php/UWS/article/view/5116