What are themes in their eyes were watching god?

Answer 1

There are many themes in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" but specifically Zora Neale Hurston points to the human condition and struggle and triumph to overcome. I think it also deals with family and the extent in which familial values can transform overtime depending on the nature of the relationship.

Answer 2

The title of Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God comes from the line in the novel, "They sat in company with the others in other shanties, their eyes straining against crude walls and their souls asking if He meant to measure their puny might against His. They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God," describing Janie, Tea Cake, and Motor Boat watching the weather get worse from inside and wondering if the developing hurricane will hit in their area.

Answer 3

1) Power; As in, the different levels of authority. Ex : The white man is above everyone else. Then, the black man is after him. Then, the black women is at the bottom.

2) Speech Vs. Silence; Women have no right to "speak." Their voice isn't suppose to be heard.

3) Gender Roles; The role of the women is in the kitchen. They cook, clean, etc.

The man works and makes the money.

Answer 4

"you got tuh go there tuh know there...Two things everybody got tuh do fuh theyselves. They got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh find out about livin' fuh theyselves." These sentences help frame the complete story, a human journey, not necessarily black or white. A journey of searching for the meaning of being, and finding yourself and being comfortable with what you find.

Answer 5

Some themes in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston include the search for identity and self-discovery, the exploration of love and relationships, the role of gender and power dynamics in society, and the importance of independence and autonomy.

Answer 6

Language (Speech and Silence), Power and Conquest as Means to Fulfillment, and Love and Relationships vs. Independence.

(These answers were taken from SparkNotes)

Answer 7

That you can't have too much potato salad in one day

Answer 8

nope