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Quote #7
She had brought love to the union and he had brought a longing after the flesh. (25)
Okay, so Delia brings something good and pure like love to the marriage, while Sykes brings an appetite for lust and sex. Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and Delia may have been hoping he'd change all along. In this case, old habits die hard (exhibit A: big Bertha).
Quote #8
After that she was able to build spiritual earthworks against her husband. His shells could no longer reach her. (26)
If a 'spiritual earthworks' (something like a shield, a wall, or a protective layer) will help Delia survive alongside Sykes, then we say go for it. Spirituality can be a powerful weapon, especially if you believe in God and the Devil.
Quote #9
"Ah hates you, Sykes," she said calmly. "Ah hates you tuh de same degree dat Ah useter love yuh." (79)
Does anyone else think of this as an "Aha!" moment? This is one of the best lines of "Sweat" because Delia completely speaks her mind, and her words are a sign that he has abused her one too many times. In other words, adios Sykes!