In Sula, there was no other character who had as much of an impact on the narrative as Eva Peace. Eva, who is one of the few characters to survive Toni Morrison's creative onslaught of murder, faced many challenges and played various roles in the novel. In Sula, Eva is seen as a selfless mother who does everything to save her children. His sacrifice is what saved his children while they were young. He amputated his own leg to feed and provide for them. Eva is also seen as someone who nurtures life and also takes it. In Sula, Eva, in a certain sense, becomes the mother of many individuals. He takes care of them and feeds them just as if they were his own. He also acts selflessly towards his youngest, Plum, who becomes addicted to heroin. She sets Plum on fire not out of spite, but because she loves him too much to see him as a drug addict. What is so significant about Eve's character is that the reader must carefully analyze Eve to understand the rationality of her actions. One way Eva had a big impact on Sula was how she was able to survive as a single mother. When Eva's husband, BoyBoy, leaves her, Eva is left with nothing and three mouths to feed. Morrison states; “Eve had $1.65, five eggs, three beets, and no idea what or how to feel” (32). This created a sense of urgency in Eva, she was desperate to find food for her children. This desperation leads Eva to ask her neighbor, Mrs. Suggs, for food and milk, Morrison writes; “People were willing to help, but Eva felt that she would soon welcome…” (32). Having no other source of food, Eva was forced to leave her children with Mrs. Suggs so she could find a way to earn money. Eighteen months later, Eva returns to The Bottom with one leg and a wallet... middle of paper... she can't bear the thought of him dying an inappropriate death. Morrison states; "[Eva] rolled a piece of newspaper into a stick about six inches long, lit it, and threw it into the bed where Plum, soaked in kerosene, lay comfortably delighted" (47). Eva acted out of love for her son and gave Plum a quick death rather than a slow, painful life due to her addictions. What's interesting about Eva is that the choices she makes may seem irrational or cruel, but it's important to understand her. reasoning. When his children are very young, he leaves them because he knows that if he doesn't earn money they will die. Eve resorts to physically sacrificing her leg to provide for her children. He also knew that Plum had gone too far with the drugs to be saved. It is Eva's concern and selflessness for the lives of her children and others that give Eva an impact in Sula.