1937 Summary

Sula returns to Medallion "accompanied by a plague of robins" and with a flourish. She has on fancy clothes that catch everyone's eye – even the white people. When she gets to Eva's room, Eva is immediately defensive and upset that Sula had not contacted her grandmother in ten years. They argue about many things including Eva burning Plum, Sula watching Hannah burn, Sula not settling down and how and why Eva had lost her leg. Sula threatens to sneak into the room and burn Eva just as Eva did Plum. Eva begins locking her door, but it does not stop Sula from having Eva committed and getting guardianship over her grandmother.

Nel notices a new spark and excitement in life after Sula returns to Medallion. She now can "see old things with new eyes." Sula stops by to visit one day and they tell stories...