What is an example of antithesis in their eyes were watching god?

Answer 1

The paradox in Their Eyes Were Watching God is that throughout the novel, Hurston employs the symbol of the setting sun to describe Janie's point of view and it is when Janie is older and her sun is setting that she achieves peace. Her first two husbands, Logan Hillocks and Jody Starks, saddened her as her life was reaching a sunset. With Tea Cake, she experiences equality and is content with her life. So, although she is older and has lost the love her life, she is happy. The paradox is best seen as Hurston writes, "Here was peace. She pulled in her horizon like a great fish-net. Pulled it from around the waist of the world and draped it over her shoulder. So much of life in its meshes! She called in her soul to come and see!"

Answer 2

An example of antithesis in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is the contrast between Janie's relationships with Logan Killicks and Tea Cake. Janie experiences a dull, oppressive marriage with Logan characterized by duty and unfulfillment, while her relationship with Tea Cake is vibrant, passionate, and marked by mutual love and respect. This stark difference in relationships highlights the theme of finding true fulfillment and self-actualization in love.

Answer 3

"They bowed down to him rather, because he was all of these things, and then he was all these things because the town bowed down."