This document provides questions about the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" to analyze through a formalist lens. The formalist lens focuses on elements like structure, style and themes. The main themes are Janie's search for identity, voice and independence within a male-dominated society. One of Janie's main goals is to find her own voice and happiness through romantic relationships. The 'mule' represents the monotony of work while the Pear blossoms and Bees represent Janie's awakening and blossoming into womanhood.
This document provides questions about the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" to analyze through a formalist lens. The formalist lens focuses on elements like structure, style and themes. The main themes are Janie's search for identity, voice and independence within a male-dominated society. One of Janie's main goals is to find her own voice and happiness through romantic relationships. The 'mule' represents the monotony of work while the Pear blossoms and Bees represent Janie's awakening and blossoming into womanhood.
This document provides questions about the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" to analyze through a formalist lens. The formalist lens focuses on elements like structure, style and themes. The main themes are Janie's search for identity, voice and independence within a male-dominated society. One of Janie's main goals is to find her own voice and happiness through romantic relationships. The 'mule' represents the monotony of work while the Pear blossoms and Bees represent Janie's awakening and blossoming into womanhood.