Zora Hurston’s essay, “How It Feels to Be Colored Me,” paints a picture of the love, compassion, and self-confidence that serve as her moral compass. These values guide her journey and create awareness about the African American culture and its place in society. Throughout the essay, Hurston demonstrates a strong sense of self and composure … Read more
Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God tells the story of Janie Crawford, a woman who is searching for her voice. Janie has been married three times, and each time, she has been forced to give up her voice and do what her husband wants. However, after her third husband’s death, Janie decides that … Read more
Their Eyes Were Watching God is a novel written by Zora Neale Hurston that takes place in the 1920s. Their Eyes Were Watching God was one of the first African American women to have her work published by a mainstream publishing company. Their Eyes Were Watching God is told through the voice of Janie Crawford, … Read more