The short story “Sweat” is a portrayal of a woman who must endure terrible hardships to find a small bit of peace in her life. The main character, Delia Jones survives years of her husband’s cruel psychological and physical treatment in a community that does nothing to help her. Fortunately Sykes, her husband is killed by a rattlesnake when his cruel joke abruptly turns on him. Delia plays a passive role in his death to have her revenge but many women at this time could do nothing to change their destinies created by the savage man. ....