Investigate the living conditions of southern African Americans during the Great Depression. Compare these circumstances to the struggles faced by the migrant workers on the muck in Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Explore the feminist movement from the early 20th century to the present. Based on your comprehension of what defined a feminist then and now, discuss whether Janie can or should be regarded as a feminist by modern scholars.

Examine the relationships between affluent white patrons and Harlem Renaissance writers. Debate whether Their Eyes Were Watching God was intended to appeal to contemporary white readers or if it was exclusively aimed at black readers.

Analyze the historical debates between Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois. Based on your interpretation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, formulate a response on how you believe Zora Neale Hurston would have addressed the core issues of racial progress and race relations.