Their Eyes Were Watching God is an interesting book. To me it is the story of a woman named Janie who is a born survivor. Although her life is a constant struggle against poverty, racism, and sexism

... Their Eyes Were Watching God Theme: Essential Self-Centerdness-A Story of Survival Their Eyes Were Watching God is an interesting book. To me it is the story of a woman named Janie who is a born survivor. Although her life is a constant struggle against poverty, racism, and sexism, she remains true to herself. Some might consider being self-centered as being mean but Janie considered it survival. She is not afraid to pick up and leave a situation that tries to pull her down. She proves that again and again. When her grandmother, Nanny, urges her to marry Logan, she resists. He is too old for her and she knows nothing about marriage. Nanny is worried that Janie will have no one to protect her when she dies and Janie finally consents, hoping to find love. Logan's pride in his young bride fades and he demands that she help with his chores. He says she

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