2) Many authors use symbolism to help depict their point. Choose a novel of literary merit that uses extensive symbolism throughout. In the essay include comments on the authors style and literary devices.
3) The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God demonstrates several symbols in main character, Janie's life. Three main symbols in the novel are Janie's hair, the pear tree, and the hurricane. The author also utilizes literary devices such as tone and style.
The first symbol is Janie's hair. It is not like African American hair, it is strait and beautiful. The second symbol is the pear tree; Janie spends time and experiences the interaction of a bee and its flowers here. The third symbol is the hurricane, while in the everglades Janie experiences first hand the power of nature in the hurricane.
The first symbol stands for how a black woman rose to power and is an individual. The fact that it is strait and beautiful demonstrates this point. The second symbol is the pear tree and the interaction of the bee. This symbol stands for Janie's want to be at one with love just as in nature. She recognizes how beautiful love is in nature and wants to experience it. The third symbol signifies that nature isn't always beautiful. Just as it induced her love life to be the way it is, the hurricane also causes her to lose her love, Tea Cake.
Throughout the novel the author writes the speakers as speaking in improper and unintelligent English. This helps define Janie's peers and culture. The author also uses Janie's experiences to show where she was and where she went.
In conclusion, the symbols of Janie's hair, the pear tree, and the hurricane help define this character. The author's use of tone and style help define the imagery for the reader to depict.
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