Their Eyes Were Watching God Part 2

After finishing the novel, I can say that it was probably my favorite piece we have read thus far.  I found myself reading ahead in the novel just because I wanted to know what was going to happen.  Although the ending was tragic and sad, I think it was also very fitting for the novel.  Janie lived such a crazy life that I think it was time for her to become a strong independent woman who will rely on no one but herself.  Although her relationship with Tea Cake was real and loving, I think Janie will find a new sense of happiness in being on her own; taking pride in the fact that she can support herself. 

The title, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is a very interesting thing to consider.  I remember when I first heard of the book that I was curious as to what was meant by it.  Sadly, after finishing the novel, it still eludes me as to what Hurston wanted her readers to understand about the novel by giving it this name.  From what I have gathered, I think Hurston sort of implies that there is something or someone bigger in life that we cannot control.  Take Janie’s life for example.  She was constantly being thrown in different directions either by people around her or even because of the death of her husbands.  It often seemed that no matter what she did, something would happen that would change the path she was on dramatically leaving her no choice but to wait and see what God had in store for her next.