The novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” By Zora Neale Hurston follows Janie’s search for unconditional love while she faces many challenges during the relationships she has. The novel starts with Janie being set up in an arranged marriage by her Nanny and not being happy, she proceeds to marry him and it ends poorly. Then Janie finds Jody Starks the mayor, the relationship starts off well, with Janie being treated fairly and with love but results in abuse and Janie being treated poorly. Then once Jody passes away Janie gets with Tea Cake a younger, poor, immature man who treated her well at first but then becomes toxic. As a result of these relationships, Janie finds herself and becomes more confident in who she is as a person. Overall, Hurston’s use of imagery throughout the book describes Janie’s relationships, connecting with readers to develop the theme of relationships and unconditional love. Unconditional love to Janie is being accepted and loved in the right ways for who she is, this is what she searches for throughout the novel. …show more content…
Her arranged marriage wasn’t something she wanted or was proud of. Janie and Logan do not love each other and are forced into their marriage, as their marriage progresses Janie begins to like Logan less and less. Hurston describes the scene of Janie's awakening, “... soaking in the chant of the bees, the golden sun, and painting breeze when the inaudible voice of it all came to her” (Pg. 11). The chapter shares Janie’s spiritual and sexual awakening. The bees and flowers in the quote symbolize Janie’s ideal view of love and what she wants in a partner. The quote ultimately connects to the love Janie is searching for and her realization of knowing she deserves and wants better than