![]() ![]() Such a dilemma was particularly difficult for Nel, who had to understand that concealing the truth about this accident was socially condemnable. According to Salami and Nedaee, “these two forces-that is, morality and friendship-remain the ultimate great incompatibles of Sula” (120). Thus, Nel chose friendship even in this tragic and terrible situation despite conservative upbringing and notions of morality. ![]() However, they subsequently experienced this tragedy together and did not tell anyone about it, keeping this secret with them until the end of the novel. Morrison indicates that “there was a space, a separateness, between them” (65). This situation was extremely painful for both friends, and at the funeral, they did not touch or look at each other. After Sula accidentally let his hands out, and he drowned in the river, Nel told her friend that it was not her fault (Morrison 64). The accident with the neighbor’s boy, Chicken Little, is clearly out of this trend. Throughout her life, she has tried to be a good woman in the eyes of society and not violate established traditions. It should be noted that Nel is more characterized by following morality standards. ![]()
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