Their Eyes Were Watching God (Final Assignment)
2. How does Hurston's use of dialect affect the storyline? What is the
significance of the narrator's eloquence as opposed to the characters'
speech? How does the use of dialect enhance our understanding of
Janie's journey and way of life? What do the speech patterns reveal
about the characters' way of life? Explain.
3. The pear trees and the horizon occur in several instances in Their
Eyes Were Watching God. Discuss the significance of these symbols in
the storyline. Consider what these might represent. How and why are
these significant to Janie?