In the novel Sula, how does Nel and Sula’s friendship show a theme of happiness?

In the novel Sula, how does Nel and Sula’s friendship show a theme of happiness?

When the two were together, they are happy playing or looking at boys, but when they drifted apart, Nel’s perspective on happiness changed to starting a family, while Sula wanted to be more independent and sleep with a lot of men.

My teacher really wants us to analyze the meaning behind the topic we choose to answer. He wants an in-depth analysis. I would like the essay to be more than 600 words but not more than 700. I want the essay to have quotes from the novel that go along with my proposed question. I want an essay that is clear, functional/flows nicely, but also in a professional manner. This is for an AP Lit class that is treated like a quality level class, so I need a quality paper. He really wants a deeper meaning pulled from the paper. He wants us to understand what Morrison is really trying to say. I’m not exactly sure what the deeper meaning is, but I think it may be how your perspective on happiness changes based off of the people you surround yourself with.

I would like an introduction paragraph with some type of hook to go along with my essay.

I would like the conclusion to be a really good wrap up of the essay and just moving/powerful.

I know this is last minute, but the previous person who I gave this to did not do a good job at all, so please only show interest if you are willing to write an amazing paper!!

The rubric my teacher gave me is attached below.

Thank you!