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A 3 page essay that discusses Hurston's characterization of Janie in her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. The novel begins with Hurston discussing dreams and the difference between the dreams of men and women. She indicates that men dream of glory while women concentrate on preserving memory and a dream of the self. Hurston's novel concerns Janie Crawford and the journey she takes in search of her dream of herself, which she finds after trials, tribulations and several disastrous relationships. Examination of this narrative shows that Hurston structures this story in a manner that emphasizes the psychological aspects of Janie's experiences. No additional sources cited.
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of glory while women concentrate on preserving memory and a dream of the self. Hurstons novel concerns Janie Crawford and the journey she takes in search of her dream of
herself, which she finds after trials, tribulations and several disastrous relationships. Examination of this narrative shows that Hurston structures this story in a manner that emphasizes the psychological aspects of
Janies experiences. First of all, the novel opens with Janie returning to her hometown in western Florida. As Janie walks through the town, the black townspeople gossip about her,
commenting on her appearance, her background and speculating about the reasons behind her return. By seeing Janie first through the eyes of the townspeople, Hurston not only finds a natural
way of informing the reader about Janies background, but also presents her as a confident, attractive woman in middle age. There is considerable envy and hostility expressed toward Janie,
as the townspeople, particularly some of the women perceive Janies confidence and poise as aloofness. Janie engenders such resentment because she has ignored so many of the societal rules
that keep other women captive. For example, Janie was caught within a stifling first marriage, which was arranged by her grandmother to a prominent older man, Logan Killicks, simply to
provide Janie with financial security. Many women, less independent than Janie, would suffer and endure. Janie leaves with another man, Jody Starks, at the first opportunity. Unfortunately, Jody, like her
first husband, adheres to the male proclivity for seeing a relationship with a woman in terms of ownership. Their dreams are centered on power, while Janies dream is to find
a sense of herself. This dream is connected to Janies past and her childhood. Hurston indicates that Janie always felt a deep connection to nature and saw a promise
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