In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston uses a variety of literary devices; however, Hurston's use of hair to symbolize sexuality is a prevalent theme throughout the novel. ... This refers to their marriage as a whole, not just his amazement with her hair. ... Zora Neale Hurston effectively uses this device along with several others to enhance the enjoyment of Their Eyes Were Watching God, and also adds a running theme throughout the novel. ...

• Word Count: 542
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Their novels, Invisible Man and Their Eyes Were Watching God, probed deeply into the life and culture of the African-American, something that was practically unheard of. ... Both Hurston and Ellison did this beautifully, in that their stories were not forceful nor preachy, but merely simple, candid tales of the lives of two ordinary African-Americans. ... In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston employs slang and colloquial language throughout the novel. ... They were flawed. They were confused. ...

• Word Count: 835
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School