Most of the pieces of African American literature we have explored thus far, deal with an individual search for identity. In "Sula," Toni Morrison takes an atypical approach, having her character's search for identity take place together, rather than individually. This joint search for identity translates into a book that is actually about friendship. However this friendship functions not only on a superficial level, but also on an almost spiritual plain.

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Nel Nel, Toni Morrison, Nel Sula, Sula Nel, African American, Lord Sula, search identity, Morrison's Sula,
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Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)