Sweat

What is the main conflict in Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston?

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Zora Neale Hurston's widely anthologized short story, Sweat, focuses on an African-American woman named Delia who struggles to find peace in her life despite the oppression, domestic violence, and shame she endures daily. The story examines themes such as feminine power, racial tensions, and optimism in the face of adversity.