Their Eyes Were Watching God | Chapter 1: Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
Janie Crawford (Killicks, Starks, Woods): the protagonist of Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Pheoby Watson: Janie’s best friend who lives in Eatonville.
Pearl Stone, Lulu Moss, and Mrs. Sumpkins: Residents of Eatonville and gossip hounds who are envious of Janie.

Summary
The sun is setting in Eatonville, Florida, and everyone is sitting around in front of their houses along the main road at the end of a long day. After a day at work, “it was the time to hear things and talk.” Since the city is small, everyone notices...




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