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3 pages in length. The use of Black English in Toni Cade Bambara's The Salt Eaters and Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God serves the purpose of authenticity between and among characters of the two stories. To have them speak in any other way than what reflects their respective heritage is to blatantly disregard the value of this particularly unique – if not socially questionable – style of speaking. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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serves the purpose of authenticity between and among characters of the two stories. To have them speak in any other way than what reflects their respective heritage is to
blatantly disregard the value of this particularly unique - if not socially questionable - style of speaking. Hurstons Their Eyes Were Watching God
deals a bit differently than similar writings with regard to the aspect of marriage, racial intolerance and womens social roles, with the use of Black English serving as a primary
component in the storys rich cultural relevance. The strength put forth through Janie Crawfords character empowers the female gender to take control of their lives without apology. That
she was married three times - and standing accused of murdering one of her husbands - speaks to the inherent strength of Janies convictions, which she aptly expresses even with
- and in spite of - use of Black English. Her outward courage is just as resolute as that which resides upon the inside, inasmuch as Janie does not
permit anyone to overrule her inherent independence as a strong, black woman by telling Phoeby she can "tell em what Ah say if you wants to. Dats just de
same as me cause mah tongue is in mah friends mouf" (Hurston, 1999, p. 6). Reaching out through the images of Black English allows the reader to gain a
significant understanding about the intricacies of marriage, as well as how the supposed eternal bonds of matrimony do not always remain intact, forcing one to continue ones quest for purpose
elsewhere. Similarly, the extent to which Bambaras use of Black English serves to set a much-needed cultural element throughout the story is both grand and far-reaching; that such use of
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