Eyes Were Watching God

Their Eyes Were Watching God shows how Janie faces becoming a woman and a semi-autonomous individual. I think the novel is based slightly on Zora Neal Hurstons Janie endures many hardships throughout the novel. She is forced to live without her mother, under the absolute control of her grandmother, and in an all white environment. In the beginning she has a total lack of self identity; she thinks she is white Janies grandmother, Nanny, discusses with her about how she is getting old and wont always be around to take care of her. She tells Janie that marrying would be wise so that she would have someone there to look after her. Janie isnt ready for growing up, much less marriage. In the long run, though, the decision is forced upon her and she is The marriage runs smoothly until the foot kissing stage is over. Logan makes Janie work in the fields with him and do ordinary work just like a man. This experience further rushes Janies growing up, even though she still has no control over her life. She knows that marriage did not make love. Janies first dream was dead, so she became a woman.(24) Realizing that it is impossible for her to love Logan, Janie decides she must grow up; her Janie contemplates what to do about her situation with Logan; should she leave him or should she stay with him and suffer. Joe Starks is introduced into the story and helps influence Janies decision. He proposes many wonderful things to Janie. You aint never knowed what it was like to be treated lak a lady and Ah wants to be de one to She debates with Logan one night about if she were to leave him. Logan considers this Shucks! Taint no mo fools lak me. A whole lot of mens will grin in yo face, but dey aint gwine tuh work and feed Janie is hurt and she hopes that Logan is too. The next morning she runs...