"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neele Hurston

The Crux of Their Eyes Were Watching God
"Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up." -James Baldwin.
In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, a strong woman character told a story that I'm sure means a lot to women all over the world. Hers was a story about love and finding some meaning in her life. Throughout it, Janie, an African-American woman living in the early 20th Century, goes through trying experiences that can only make her more aware of what life entails. It's hard to say what specific event built more character in Janie's life than anything else, but, in my opinion, I have found something that comes close. I believe the time Janie stands up to her husband, Joe Starks, is the time that Janie learns how to speak her mind. …