Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Unfortunately, her hopes are instead met by abuse by Logan, whom she feels treats her as an animal. Janie is not content with her marriage to Logan Killicks, but hopefully wishes that she will grow to love Logan. Nanny wishes for Janie to find improved social standing and financial security in life, and so when she sees Janie kissing a boy she quickly arranges for Janie to marry the wealthy farmer Logan Killicks. Washburn, a friendly white couple whom Nanny began working for after she was granted freedom. Before buying a new home for herself and her granddaughter, Nanny raises Janie in the backyard home of Mr.

Janie spends her childhood being brought up by her grandmother Nanny, a former slave who, despite her controlling nature, has only the best intentions for her granddaughter. Janie tells Pheoby her life story, including what happened in the time since she initially left Eatonville, which is the story of the rest of the novel. Amidst their gossiping, Janie's friend Pheoby Watson stands up for Janie and goes to greet her friend. She is met by the judgmental gossiping of Eatonville's townspeople, whose conversations focus on the fact that Janie had left town with a young man named Tea Cake.

The novel begins when Janie returns to Eatonville, Florida after having left for a significant amount of time. Their Eyes Were Watching God focuses on the experiences of Janie Crawford, a beautiful and determined fair-skinned black woman living in the American South.

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston