Their Eyes Were Watching God | Summary

Summary of the Novel
The novel begins with Janie returning to Eatonville after a long absence; she tells her story to Pheoby. Janie’s story begins when she is a 16-year-old yearning to fall in love. Instead, her grandmother forces her to marry a local farmer, Logan Killicks, so that Janie will be protected from other men.

Janie is unhappy and runs off with Joe Starks, who she believes will give her what she wants. They move to Eatonville, where Joe becomes the first mayor and starts assuming complete control over Janie, never allowing her any fun or freedom. She...


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