The character of Delia in Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" was influenced by______________?
Correct answer: A. Her relationship with a patron.
- A. Her relationship with a patron.
- B. Her mother.
- C. Her best friend.
- D. Her job as a waitress.
Explanation
Delia’s characterization was influenced by Hurston’s relationship with a patron, reflecting the unequal and pressuring relationships that shaped Hurston’s experience. The other choices identify personal or occupational influences that are not associated with the story’s origin.
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