Beauty in "Sula"
page 55
When Mrs. Wright reminded Nel to pull her nose, she would do it
enthusiastically but without the least hope in the world.
"While you sittin' there, honey, go 'head and pull your nose."
"It hurts, Mamma."
"Don't you want a nice nose when you grow up?"
After she met Sula, Nel slid the clothespin under the blanket as soon as
she got in the bed. And although there was still the hateful hot comb to
suffer through each Saturday evening, its consequences -- smooth hair --
no longer interested her.
Questions:
1) What is it about meeting Sula that gives Nel the self-confidence to
stop wearing the clothespin to elongate her nose and lose interest in
smooth hair?
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