Talk:Sula (novel)

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The section quoted below represents one person's opinion, if it stays it should be placed under a new heading of 'Criticisms' WITH A CREDIBLE SOURCE... and ONLY if this represents the opinion of a large segment of critics. Otherwise this doesn't belong on wikipedia.

"The focus on emotional connection, however, only furthers female stereotypes preexisting before publication. Morrison did nobody any favors when she chose to portray most of the secondary female characters, Helen and Nel (when not with Sula), as being clingy family women. While this may demonstrate Sula’s uniqueness in the community, especially given her status, the perpetuation of stereotypes in this case is too blatant to ignore. Of course Morrison employed such done again character types to address the true problems in the African American community, and the fact that they aren't being solved. It's no wonder one can find so many stereotypes in Morrison's writing, when one can look around and see them all about oneself."

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Removing the following, as it is clearly subjective, irrelevant, and poorly written:

"Morrison makes her readers’ take a second look at the bigger ideas in life. Sula presents provocative ideas that some writers would never write about because it could be considered taboo to a society. This book is for readers that are able to think outside the box and allow new ideas to occur. Sula is an intricate story filled with electrifying experiences that will keep you wanting more."