Annotated Bibliography
Bealer, Tracy L. “’The Kiss of Memory’: The Problem of Love in Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.” African American Review 43.2-3 (Summer/Fall 2009): 311-327 20
The following essay written by Tracy Bealer, explores the symbols of the pear tree along with sexual metaphors within the novel, “Their eyes were watching God”. This essay explains how metaphor of the pear tree resembles Janie’s growth through the novel. It further discussed the gender roles that play a significant part to the novel as well. It is also explaining the relationship between Janie and Joe, and Janie and Tea cake. In the relationship with joe was more of a submissive relationship, where she was told what to do and to say and when to say it. Whereas with Tea cake, Janie could …show more content…
Written by Tim Peoples, he discusses Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison ‘s usage of ethos within their novels (Their eyes were watching god and the Bluest Eyes). He goes into details about how she focuses on portraying African Americans to the best of their abilities. Black people have always have been portrayed in a stereotypical manner within the mainstream works. Both Hurston and Morrision were able to capture the culture of the African American people in the late 1800s. In the novel (Their Eyes were Watching God) Janie comes across a character by the name of Mrs. Turner who is less than happy about her talking to common “negroes”. She along with Jodie place Janie on a higher pedestal than she would like to be on. People like Mrs. Turners believe in the stereotypes about Black people. By doing this, the author is establishing the effort to reduce the stereotype that have been developed around the African American culture. Incorporating the language allows for a better connection to the characters and brings them to life. In suit enables the audience to engage with the culture the character’s experience on a daily
Bealer, Tracy L. “’The Kiss of Memory’: The Problem of Love in Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.” African American Review 43.2-3 (Summer/Fall 2009): 311-327 20
The following essay written by Tracy Bealer, explores the symbols of the pear tree along with sexual metaphors within the novel, “Their eyes were watching God”. This essay explains how metaphor of the pear tree resembles Janie’s growth through the novel. It further discussed the gender roles that play a significant part to the novel as well. It is also explaining the relationship between Janie and Joe, and Janie and Tea cake. In the relationship with joe was more of a submissive relationship, where she was told what to do and to say and when to say it. Whereas with Tea cake, Janie could …show more content…
Written by Tim Peoples, he discusses Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison ‘s usage of ethos within their novels (Their eyes were watching god and the Bluest Eyes). He goes into details about how she focuses on portraying African Americans to the best of their abilities. Black people have always have been portrayed in a stereotypical manner within the mainstream works. Both Hurston and Morrision were able to capture the culture of the African American people in the late 1800s. In the novel (Their Eyes were Watching God) Janie comes across a character by the name of Mrs. Turner who is less than happy about her talking to common “negroes”. She along with Jodie place Janie on a higher pedestal than she would like to be on. People like Mrs. Turners believe in the stereotypes about Black people. By doing this, the author is establishing the effort to reduce the stereotype that have been developed around the African American culture. Incorporating the language allows for a better connection to the characters and brings them to life. In suit enables the audience to engage with the culture the character’s experience on a daily