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Sula Compassion and Forgiveness Quotes

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Quote #10

Sadly, heavily, Nel left the colored part of the cemetery. (1965.66)

After visiting Sula's grave and remembering how few people actually concerned themselves about her death, Nel experiences true compassion for her friend. This precipitates her realization at the end of the novel.