The struggle of women in a male-dominated society is a key focal point in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God." ... Characters play a vital role in the development of the plot of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." ... Janie is also an object of lust for all men who lay eyes upon her. ... As seen throughout "Their Eyes Were Watching God," several literary devices are encompassed in the novel. ... These themes and their connection to Janie are further enhanced through the use of symbolism. ...

• Word Count: 901
• Approx Pages: 4

In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie went from Logan, her first husband, to Jody, her second husband, to Tea Cake, her third husband, before she found who she really was. ... For example, in the book, Janie's hair symbolizes her identity. ... Throughout the whole book, Janie's hair was a big part of who she was. ...

• Word Count: 805
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

When Janie leaves Eatonville to meet and marry Teacake in Jacksonville were they both "stayed at home and rested" (p.117) while the other two nights were packed with excitement as they went to a show and then rode a trolley car around. ... The book is getting pretty confusing, but is also grabbing my attention. ...

• Word Count: 463
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Janie's Quest for Identity Throughout much of history, many women have spent a significant amount of their lives in search of their own voice and ways to represent themselves and their lifestyles. ... Unfortunately, a lot of individuals were unable to fully express themselves due to strong social implications regarding a woman's role in society and other cultural expectations. In Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston disregarded the typical gender conventions of her time when she created Janie Mae Crawford, the main character in her book. ... In N...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School