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Their Eyes Were Watching God (Reaction Paper)
Zora Nale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a story of repression and possession by men over women in black Southern communities, when black men used to treat their women as if they were property. One of the main themes of this story was finding love. Janie thought that just because she married Logan she would eventually grow to love him. Now a lot of us have had a relationship where we thought we would grow to love someone but it didn’t exactly work out that way. I can definitely relate.
A couple years ago I met this guy, who shall remain nameless. But anyways I really liked him and he seemed to be taking an interest in me so I was like maybe he could be my boyfriend and we could fall in love. That sounds really silly doesn’t it? I know but hey a girl can dream. Anyhow we were dating for about four months and my friends would tell me that he loved me and that I would grow to love him as time went on, but I didn’t see that happening. Long story short after five more months he finally told me he loved me, and as much as I wanted to say it back I just didn’t feel the same so we ended it. Just like in the story Janie just couldn’t bring herself to fall in love with Logan so she left with Joe Starks.
Another part of this book that has to do with the theme is Janie and Tea Cake’s relationship. This time around Janie actually falls in love. She’s willing to do any and everything to keep this man happy and so is he. Their love is so strong and so full of passion. I can also relate to this part of the story.
Three years ago when I moved to Texas I met the most amazing person and little did I know he would change my life completely. His name was Erick. Let me pause for a second, I know y’all are like “Aw, Erick and Erica. How cute!” Yeah, yeah we know. Anyways back to the story. He was handsome, smart, funny, and sweet in his own
Zora Nale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a story of repression and possession by men over women in black Southern communities, when black men used to treat their women as if they were property. One of the main themes of this story was finding love. Janie thought that just because she married Logan she would eventually grow to love him. Now a lot of us have had a relationship where we thought we would grow to love someone but it didn’t exactly work out that way. I can definitely relate.
A couple years ago I met this guy, who shall remain nameless. But anyways I really liked him and he seemed to be taking an interest in me so I was like maybe he could be my boyfriend and we could fall in love. That sounds really silly doesn’t it? I know but hey a girl can dream. Anyhow we were dating for about four months and my friends would tell me that he loved me and that I would grow to love him as time went on, but I didn’t see that happening. Long story short after five more months he finally told me he loved me, and as much as I wanted to say it back I just didn’t feel the same so we ended it. Just like in the story Janie just couldn’t bring herself to fall in love with Logan so she left with Joe Starks.
Another part of this book that has to do with the theme is Janie and Tea Cake’s relationship. This time around Janie actually falls in love. She’s willing to do any and everything to keep this man happy and so is he. Their love is so strong and so full of passion. I can also relate to this part of the story.
Three years ago when I moved to Texas I met the most amazing person and little did I know he would change my life completely. His name was Erick. Let me pause for a second, I know y’all are like “Aw, Erick and Erica. How cute!” Yeah, yeah we know. Anyways back to the story. He was handsome, smart, funny, and sweet in his own