Janie Crawford, in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching G-d, embarks on a journey towards self-actualization. Hurston, known for her aesthetic language and symbolism, utilizes these traits throughout the book. In describing scenes with Janie's husbands: Logan Killick, Joe "Jody" Starks and Virgible "Tea Cakes" Woods, Hurston's language utilizes symbolism in foretelling what Janie's relationship will be with each of them. Janie experiences many ups and downs throughout the book, but finally she sees the horizon and emerges as the free spirited woman that she has always yearned to be. J...

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... and need to control others, or the lack of control people can have over themselves and the world around them, the issues of control are shown in every form. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie, the main character, is shown in her middle age returning to her hometown. She is immediately met by quiet judgment from the locals. They believe at 40 years old she ... Joe wouldn't allow her to speak her mind at all anymore, as she was the mayors wife and needed to act with reservation. Joe also forced Janie to keep her beautiful long hair pinned up and never lets her wear it down. As Joe got...

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• Grade Level: High School