Characters from Their Eyes Were Watching God

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Janie Crawford - After two stifling marriages, this character embarks on a journey of self-discovery that is both the cause and effect of feelings of isolation and a lack of self-awareness.

Hezekiah - This character becomes the store manager after the owner's death and begins to take on some of the owner's traits.

Jody - See Joe Starks

Janie Killicks - See Janie Crawford

Logan Killicks - This character is the first husband of the main character, who is encouraged to marry this character for security rather than love.

Motor Boat - This...
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