"Sula" as the Uncanny and the Evocation of the Other

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The essay delves into the complex relationship between self and other, examining their meanings through a literary lens. It presents key points of the novel and incorporates philosophical perspectives, including androcentrism from thinkers like David Hume and feminism from figures such as Julia Kristeva and Simone de Beauvoir. The discussion culminates in positioning the narrative as a battleground where the central self confronts the peripheral other, highlighting the tensions that arise within this dynamic.