In the story "Their Eyes Were Watching God," by Zora Neale Hurston the protagonist, or main character of the story, Janie Crawford, is alienated by her society and by her culture since as long as she can remember. ...

• Word Count: 1356
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Zora Neale Hurston was an American folklorist, anthropologist, and author. Of Hurston's four novels and more than 50 published short stories, plays, and essays, she is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Love plays a very important role in Hurston's "Their Eyes were watching ...

• Word Count: 1360
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• 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. Some of the ways they have been able to convey their story's is through literature, folk tales and o...

• Word Count: 1946
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout life everyone tries to find their identity. For some people finding their identity is easy or natural but for others it could take years before finding themselves. In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God written by Zora Neale Hurston; the author follows the protagonist, Janie Crawford. ...

• Word Count: 1883
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Their Eyes Were Watching God Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston, is a novel about self-discovery, in which Janie Crawford is determined to find true love in marriage, and live life according to her terms. ...

• Word Count: 1903
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School