Janie’s character was one of the first of his kind, with an African American female hero searching for identity and autonomy.7 Hurston’s work was intended to inspire and empower her audience by presenting the existence of possibilities and opportunities for women. Janie’s character opposes the common notion that a women identity is defined by a relationship to men, rather then women exploring their own individual self. Their Eyes Were Watching God is the narrative of Janie’s journey to self-awareness; the description of Janie’s lifetime experiences includes the search for love, freedom and satisfaction.1 Their Eyes Were Watching God reflects on the African American journey throughout time, revealing the
Janie’s character was one of the first of his kind, with an African American female hero searching for identity and autonomy.7 Hurston’s work was intended to inspire and empower her audience by presenting the existence of possibilities and opportunities for women. Janie’s character opposes the common notion that a women identity is defined by a relationship to men, rather then women exploring their own individual self. Their Eyes Were Watching God is the narrative of Janie’s journey to self-awareness; the description of Janie’s lifetime experiences includes the search for love, freedom and satisfaction.1 Their Eyes Were Watching God reflects on the African American journey throughout time, revealing the