Their Eyes Were Watching God uses figurative language in the form of metaphors, figures of speech, symbolism, and similes throughout the story. tI would like to focus on how Zora Neal Hurston uses figures of speech and figurative language in Their Eyes Were Watching God. The way she uses figurative language helps to develop her story in a way that readers can really understand and follow the story. The way she uses personification and symbolism and metaphors helps all readers to have a better understanding of what life in America was actually like for African Americans during the 20th Century. A time where African Americans were not yet seen as equals, but the main character, Janie, showed strength, independence, and defiance.
The aspect of using figurative language in Their Eyes Were Watching God contribute to the novel’s overall meaning in a very important way as it helps the readers really get to know the characters and what was going through their minds, especially the main character, Janie Crawford. She gives the story an edge, which Hurston helps bring across through the speech she uses for Janie. The things Janie says help readers get to know her and love her. The figurative language she uses shows readers that she is independent and believes in the
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It gives characters personalities and accents and brings them to life. It is the best part of a story because it pulls the readers in. It is why it can be so hard to put down a really good book because the readers can feel like they are a part of the story and personally know the characters like they were their actual friends or enemies. When you can read a book and feel as if you are best friends with one of the characters then the writer has succeeded with their use of figurative language by giving the characters actual voices and