Their Eyes Were Watching God
One of the most fascinating and unique novels in African American literature is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, not so much for itís story but for itís beautifully written language. The novel is about the main character, Janie, trying to find herself and the meaning of love. Both Standard English and a southern black dialect, and poetry are seamlessly integrated into the
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dinning room window,Ē(Hurston writes, 105). Since the death of Starks, many men had paid visits to Janie trying to get the better side of Janie and her properties. The tree in the quote above illustrated Janieís connection to Joe, and since Tea Cake was cutting down the tree, that meant that she was no longer tied to Joe, but instead was beginning a new life with Tea Cake. A new life filled with possiblity.