In Zora Neale Hurston's short story "Sweat," what does Delia fear the most?

Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Delia's greatest fear in the story is the presence of snakes, which symbolize danger and threaten her safety. While her husband and Bertha play important roles in the plot, it is the snakes that she is most terrified of.

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In Zora Neale Hurston's short story "Sweat," what does Delia fear the most?

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