1. Their Eye's Were Watching God by Nora Zeal Hurston
In a sharp contrast to Janie's beauty and youth, she falls in love and marries Logan Killicks, an old and unattractive man. ... Joe Starks is a man with a big voice who comes off pretentious and makes everyone feel a little uncomfortable because he has such a strong and overwhelming personality. He is ambitious, wealthy, well dressed, and carries himself with a lot of confidence that oddly resembles a white man from this time period. ... She sees that Joe's big voice silences others and in that in Joe's eyes, he chooses whose opinions count and who matters. ... She finally finds...
- Word Count: 552
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School