Transcript Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God
by Zora Neal Hurston
Goin’ fishin’
1937
Zora Neale Hurston
• Fiction, essays, research on Black
communities, anthropology
• Died poor and alone
• Novel was not originally well received –
why?
• Emerged in late 60’s – new acclaim and
widely read – why?
Value of the novel
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Historic example of “black” fiction
Evocation of feminine self-knowledge
Great read
For me? – a moving tribute to “true love”
Homework- Read the Forward to the novel
for class Monday.
Anticipate
• Beautiful American language – both description
and dialogue which are rhythmic and
euphonious
• Great original characters, especially Janie and
Teacake
• Controversy – Is the book relevant to students at
Mendham High School?
• Homework – Read Chapter 1 – What questions
are in your mind after? What comments can you
make? What needs to be resolved?