A Chance to finally LIVE

Their Eyes Were Watching God was written in the late 1930's by Zora Neale Hurston.  It chronicles Janie's struggle to find a voice. Her grandmother wants her married off as soon as possible with her economic and social security in mind,rather than her passion,happiness and sanity. Janie is rebellious against her grandmothers attempts. She comes to the realization that there are two things a person must find out for themselves, love and living life. After being in  a marriage for 20 years her husband Jody Starks falls ill and dies. On his death bed, Jody expects Janie to remain obedient, he even wishes death upon her. His death is briefly mourned, but ultimately it is one of the most liberating experiences she has.  Many people judge her recovery as not having love for Jody however she voices to her friend Pheoby " The mourning shouldn't last  a second longer than the grief does."  Tea Cake comes along and sweeps Janie off of her feet, he adds spark to her life and they actually live sharing a deep passion and love for one another. In the midst of the towns gossip Janie is true LIVING for the first time in nearly 40 years. Soon Janie runs off with Tea Cake and sacrifices everything including financial stability for her happiness.  Overall, Janie ended up with the the perfect fairytale she stepped outside of what the community thought was right for her and truly began to live for herself. As a community Black people are to hard on each other. With all the gossip and putting down of others it makes it that much easier for people outside of our race to do the same. Despite what others think Janie is presented with the opportunity to truly LIVE and fully seizes that opportunity.