Sula (1973) | How Woke Is It?

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Sula is certainly a thought-provoking, boundary-pushing book for its time, casting a critical but not entirely one-sided eye on traditional values. Its strong focus on race and gender feels tame by today's standards, but would be considered moderately 'woke' even now.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While 'Sula' explores identity, race, and gender, it remains grounded in nuanced, character-driven storytelling rather than shoehorning in modern ideological talking points. Characters have flaws and depth, but the lens is unmistakably focused on marginalized experiences.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Toni Morrison challenges traditional family structures and gender roles, questioning small-town morality and religious authority. While not a complete rejection, the book is critical of established norms, especially regarding women's independence and social expectations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The novel does heavily favor the perspectives of marginalized voices, leaving traditional or dissenting worldviews largely unexamined except as hurdles for the protagonists. However, some complexity and internal conflict persist among the cast.

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