Book
Their eyes were watching God : a novel / Zora Neale Hurston ; with a new foreword by Mary Helen Washington.
Record details
- ISBN: 0060916508
- Physical Description: xiv, 207 p. ; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st Perennial Library ed.
- Publisher: New York : Perennial Library, 1990.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-200). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > Fiction. Epic literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Branch District Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Branch | FIC HUR (Text) | 35401423909539 | Fiction | Available | - |
Their Eyes Were Watching God
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Table of Contents
Their Eyes Were Watching God
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Context | p. 1 | |
| Plot Overview | p. 5 | |
| Character List | p. 7 | |
| Analysis of Major Characters | p. 11 | |
| Janie | p. 11 | |
| Tea Cake | p. 12 | |
| Jody Starks | p. 13 | |
| Themes, Motifs & Symbols | p. 15 | |
| Language: Speech and Silence | p. 15 | |
| Power and Conquest as Means to Fulfillment | p. 16 | |
| Love and Relationships Versus Independence | p. 16 | |
| Community | p. 17 | |
| Race and Racism | p. 17 | |
| The Folklore Quality of Religion | p. 18 | |
| Hair | p. 19 | |
| The Pear Tree and the Horizon | p. 19 | |
| The Hurricane | p. 19 | |
| Summary & Analysis | p. 21 | |
| Chapters 1-2 | p. 21 | |
| Chapters 3-4 | p. 24 | |
| Chapter 5 | p. 26 | |
| Chapter 6 | p. 29 | |
| Chapters 7-8 | p. 32 | |
| Chapters 9-10 | p. 35 | |
| Chapters 11-12 | p. 37 | |
| Chapters 13-14 | p. 40 | |
| Chapters 15-16 | p. 43 | |
| Chapters 17-18 | p. 46 | |
| Chapter 19 | p. 49 | |
| Chapter 20 | p. 51 | |
| Important Quotations Explained | p. 55 | |
| Key Facts | p. 61 | |
| Study Questions & Essay Topics | p. 65 | |
| Study Questions | p. 65 | |
| Suggested Essay Topics | p. 68 | |
| Review & Resources | p. 69 | |
| Quiz | p. 69 | |
| Suggestions for Further Reading | p. 74 |
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