Friday, April 23, 2010

Symbolism in Their Eyes Were Watching God

1. Janie’s hair- symbolizes Janie’s freedom and womanhood

2. Pear tree- symbolizes Janie’s entrance into womanhood and instills in her deep thoughts of love and marriage
3. Gate- symbolizes Janie being held back from what she wants

4. Horizon- symbolizes Janie’s dreams for the future that she may never reach

5. Mule- the lowest rung of society: black women

6. Head rag- symbolizes Joe’s oppression of Janie and his control over his wife

7. Tobacco spittoon- symbolizes how Joe thinks he is better than other people

8. “High chair”- symbolizes the metaphorical pedestal that Joe puts Janie on; also, how people in the town view Janie

9. Lamp lighting- symbolizes the changes Joe is trying to make for the good of the town so that the townspeople will appreciate him and his wealth

10. Joe Stark’s house- symbolizes Joe’s wealth and power and his similarities to white men

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