Sula

Main Ideas

• Identity and self-discovery: An exploration of how characters seek and find their identity amidst complex social and personal circumstances.
• Racial and gender issues: Questions of racial and gender identity and their impact on the characters' lives.
• Friendship and betrayal: The complex relationship between the main characters, Sula and Nel, and how their friendship and betrayal shape their destinies.
• Social norms and individuality: The conflict between social expectations and personal desires, and how characters struggle for their individuality.
• Memory and the past: The influence of the past on the present and future of the characters, as well as the role of memory in shaping their lives.