Throughout the story, author, Hurston, clearly portrays Delia’s diligence and hard work.
No matter what, Delia always does her duty as a washwoman. She brings her work home; works after church and delivers her clothes whether rain or shine. She works more than the usual eight hours: nine to five. Delia has to go to work and already has a long day there. Having to go home to her husband who treats her like a piece of dirt, is undoubtedly a pian for her. More often than not, Delia has a pile of clothes in her hands, which just goes to show how responsible and self-sufficient she is. Though it is often heard, that a women wouldn’t be able to do everything on her own, in this case Delia portrays as the “man in the house,” which her husband
No matter what, Delia always does her duty as a washwoman. She brings her work home; works after church and delivers her clothes whether rain or shine. She works more than the usual eight hours: nine to five. Delia has to go to work and already has a long day there. Having to go home to her husband who treats her like a piece of dirt, is undoubtedly a pian for her. More often than not, Delia has a pile of clothes in her hands, which just goes to show how responsible and self-sufficient she is. Though it is often heard, that a women wouldn’t be able to do everything on her own, in this case Delia portrays as the “man in the house,” which her husband