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24 pages 48 minutes read

Toni Morrison

Sweetness

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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How does “Sweetness” explore the impact of colorism on the African American community, and what insights can we gain from this exploration?

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How does Sweetness’s relationship with her daughter reflect broader societal attitudes toward skin color?

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How does Morrison portray fatherhood in the story?

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What is the importance of generational differences and perspectives on colorism in the African American community in “Sweetness,” and how does this contribute to our understanding of the story’s themes?

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How does “Sweetness” explore the theme of Mother-Daughter Relationships through Lula Ann’s pregnancy at the end?

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How does the use of language and dialect shape character and identity in “Sweetness”?

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In what ways does “Sweetness” address the intersections of race and class in America?

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How do the characters and themes of “Sweetness” reflect the importance of history and cultural legacy?

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How does the use of symbolism in “Sweetness,” particularly the significance of names and colors, contribute to our understanding of the story’s themes?

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In what ways do family and community shape identity in “Sweetness”?

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