Sula by Toni MorrisonAnd, after all, our sur our lives and characters as much as fate, destiny or any supernatural agency. Pauline Hopkins, Contending Forces Choose a character from Sula by Toni Morrison whos cultural, physical, or geographical surroundings shape psychological or moral traits in the character. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how surroundings affect this character and illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole.