Forged in Mother Nature
Topic #3 Explore how Hurston uses elements of nature as a metaphor for Janie’s Life
Life often sends the individual on a journey to achieve what the heart desires. In Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Janie embarks on a trip to discover her sexual desires, independence, and overall contentment. Throughout her life she is repeatedly compared to multiple aspects of nature. For Janie, nature is a metaphorical representation for various experiences in her life. Janie, as introduced into the novel, is a beautiful woman with the physical appearance of a curvy woman. “The men noticed her firm buttocks like she had grape fruits in her hip pockets; the great rope of black hair swinging to her waist and unraveling in the air like a plume; then her pugnacious breast trying to bore holes in her shirt.” (18) Janie was a pleasant figure to see. Her hair was a representation her strength and freedom. Long, black and left visible it has presents her power as a woman. In addition to her hair, she has shape …show more content…
Teacake, despite all of his actions and social status, still earns the love of Janie. “ah see wut it is, you doubted me ‘bout de money. Thought ah done took it and gone. Ah don’t blame yah but it wasn’t lak you think.” Teacake may have taken the money but he attempted to earn the money back through gambling, it is risky but he dared to do it anyway. Teacake is able to provide real love and care unlike Jody and Logan. He is the flower that is pollinated by Janie while Jody and Logan left. Teacake is smooth and naturally pleasing to Janie. “You’se something tuh make uh man forgit tuh git old and forgit tu die.” (161) Teacake disregards outside opinions and only focuses on himself and Janie. unlike Jody, Teacake provides Janie the arms reach of the horizon. Teacake and Janie have a natural connection that sprouts into an organic
Topic #3 Explore how Hurston uses elements of nature as a metaphor for Janie’s Life
Life often sends the individual on a journey to achieve what the heart desires. In Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Janie embarks on a trip to discover her sexual desires, independence, and overall contentment. Throughout her life she is repeatedly compared to multiple aspects of nature. For Janie, nature is a metaphorical representation for various experiences in her life. Janie, as introduced into the novel, is a beautiful woman with the physical appearance of a curvy woman. “The men noticed her firm buttocks like she had grape fruits in her hip pockets; the great rope of black hair swinging to her waist and unraveling in the air like a plume; then her pugnacious breast trying to bore holes in her shirt.” (18) Janie was a pleasant figure to see. Her hair was a representation her strength and freedom. Long, black and left visible it has presents her power as a woman. In addition to her hair, she has shape …show more content…
Teacake, despite all of his actions and social status, still earns the love of Janie. “ah see wut it is, you doubted me ‘bout de money. Thought ah done took it and gone. Ah don’t blame yah but it wasn’t lak you think.” Teacake may have taken the money but he attempted to earn the money back through gambling, it is risky but he dared to do it anyway. Teacake is able to provide real love and care unlike Jody and Logan. He is the flower that is pollinated by Janie while Jody and Logan left. Teacake is smooth and naturally pleasing to Janie. “You’se something tuh make uh man forgit tuh git old and forgit tu die.” (161) Teacake disregards outside opinions and only focuses on himself and Janie. unlike Jody, Teacake provides Janie the arms reach of the horizon. Teacake and Janie have a natural connection that sprouts into an organic