It was the age of fourteen that Zora was thrown out her home, and this was only because her stepmother did not approve of Zora or any of Zora’s siblings (Zora!, 2012, page 19). Because of this, not only did Zora recognize unfair treatment at an early age, she learned how to care for herself, also. Zora was severely mistreated as a child and this impacted her writing severely. In her story “Drenched in Light”, she gives background information of her feeling and experiences of her child abandonment. She also equally focuses on women’s rights and battles with society and marriage expectations. This, along with frustration due to racism and social and economic deprivation led to Zora writing her stories with male figures as abusers.
Gender was not the only problem in the era of Zora Hurston. Racism was also a huge issue. Many people were singled out, abused, and separated out from other social classes due to the fact that they were black, mixed, Mexican, Asian, African, and just about every other race besides the “normal” white. And the worst case of all, was if you were a black (or other race) and a woman. Not only do you …show more content…
Zora explains the troubles and feeling men like Joe Starks felt were the ideal typical role for female blacks were. She (Hurston) also explained the difficulties Janie had throughout her relationship Joe. She also explained the strong dialog Janie voiced when she did not agree with the female counterparts thought were ideal. Jamie wanted so much more than what was offered to her. And clear to the end, we see a fearless woman who not dares to be silenced any longer by men. She refuses to be anything less than equal and fair. Jamie turns into a woman that most woman would dream to be. She turned into a desirable woman who takes part in molding the rights and responsibilities of her
Gender was not the only problem in the era of Zora Hurston. Racism was also a huge issue. Many people were singled out, abused, and separated out from other social classes due to the fact that they were black, mixed, Mexican, Asian, African, and just about every other race besides the “normal” white. And the worst case of all, was if you were a black (or other race) and a woman. Not only do you …show more content…
Zora explains the troubles and feeling men like Joe Starks felt were the ideal typical role for female blacks were. She (Hurston) also explained the difficulties Janie had throughout her relationship Joe. She also explained the strong dialog Janie voiced when she did not agree with the female counterparts thought were ideal. Jamie wanted so much more than what was offered to her. And clear to the end, we see a fearless woman who not dares to be silenced any longer by men. She refuses to be anything less than equal and fair. Jamie turns into a woman that most woman would dream to be. She turned into a desirable woman who takes part in molding the rights and responsibilities of her