Their Eyes Were Watching God Essay | Essay

This student essay consists of approximately 5 pages of analysis of Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Their Eyes Were Watching God Essay | Essay

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

Summary: Analyzes the Zora Neale Hurston novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Describes Hurston's use of symbolism and irony. Explores the character of Janie.
Janie finds her way out when Joe Starks appears. The first thing Joe does after asking for a drink of water is to name himself: "Joe Starks was the name, yeah Joe Starks from in and through Georgy" (47). Hurston's naming of Starks is ironic for several reasons. The word stark is often used as a synonym for barren, and Joe Starks and Janie never have any children. Hurston hints at sexual problems that develop between the pair because of their separate beds and Janie's eventual verbal "castration" of Joe in the store. Starks's name is also ironic because of his focus on capitalistic pursuits. Starks's wealth gives him a false sense of power because the townspeople resent him and the things he does to gain his wealth. Starks's name could also be seen as a comment on his desire to be a "big voice." As Janie eventually finds...

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