There Eyes Were Watching God By Zora Neale Hurston In the early 1900's the black (particularly women) were still very much being shunned by the whites, at this time in American history there was much unrest amongst the black community. During this period, groups like the NAACP (national association for the advancement of colored people) And The American Civil Liberties Union was still in their infant stages. But these groups had no bearing on the …showed first 75 words of 276 total…

…showed last 75 words of 276 total…of the novel creates tension between the tow and shows faults in yet another of Janie's relationships. "He was accusing her of carelessness not malice" (pg 167) But this dent has no great affect for the mutual respect seen in the novel. The sensible portion of this book deals primarily with overcoming diversity. Through all her relationships Janie only learns one thing. A great since of self worth and opportunity in a world of diverse hatred.