Their Eyes Were Watching God (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series) [NOOK Book]

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Overview

This SparkNote delivers knowledge on Their Eyes Were Watching God that you won't find in other study guides: that you won't find in other study guides:
  • Summaries of every chapter with thorough Analysis.
  • Explanation of the key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols including:

    —Speech and Silence
    —Power and Conquest
    —Love vs. Independence
    —Community
    —Race and Racism
    —The Pear Tree and the Horizon

  • Detailed Character Analysis of Janie, Tea Cake and Jody Starks.
  • Identification and discussion of Important Quotations.
  • A summary of Key Facts, a 25-question review ...
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Overview

This SparkNote delivers knowledge on Their Eyes Were Watching God that you won't find in other study guides: that you won't find in other study guides:
  • Summaries of every chapter with thorough Analysis.
  • Explanation of the key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols including:

    —Speech and Silence
    —Power and Conquest
    —Love vs. Independence
    —Community
    —Race and Racism
    —The Pear Tree and the Horizon

  • Detailed Character Analysis of Janie, Tea Cake and Jody Starks.
  • Identification and discussion of Important Quotations.
  • A summary of Key Facts, a 25-question review Quiz, and Study Questions and Essay Topics to help you prepare for papers and tests.

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Table of Contents

Context 1
Plot Overview 5
Character List 7
Analysis of Major Characters 11
Janie 11
Tea Cake 12
Jody Starks 13
Themes, Motifs & Symbols 15
Language: Speech and Silence 15
Power and Conquest as Means to Fulfillment 16
Love and Relationships Versus Independence 16
Community 17
Race and Racism 17
The Folklore Quality of Religion 18
Hair 19
The Pear Tree and the Horizon 19
The Hurricane 19
Summary & Analysis 21
Chapters 1-2 21
Chapters 3-4 24
Chapter 5 26
Chapter 6 29
Chapters 7-8 32
Chapters 9-10 35
Chapters 11-12 37
Chapters 13-14 40
Chapters 15-16 43
Chapters 17-18 46
Chapter 19 49
Chapter 20 51
Important Quotations Explained 55
Key Facts 61
Study Questions & Essay Topics 65
Study Questions 65
Suggested Essay Topics 68
Review & Resources 69
Quiz 69
Suggestions for Further Reading 74

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