their eyes were watching god by zora neal hurston goin’ fishin’ 1937
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Their Eyes Were Watching Godby 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
• 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?
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