Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
"The Kiss of Memory": The Problem of Love in Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God." |
| Authors: |
Bealer, Tracy L.1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
African American Review. Summer/Fall2009, Vol. 43 Issue 2/3, p311-327. 17p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Essays, Love in literature, African American literature, Marriage of African Americans, Domestic violence in literature, African Americans in literature |
| Reviews & Products: |
Their Eyes Were Watching God (Book : Hurston) |
| People: |
Hurston, Zora Neale, 1891-1960 |
| Abstract: |
Presents literary criticism of the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston, focusing on Hurtson's depictions of African American love. It examines the characters Janie and Tea Cake, exploring sexual desire, domestic violence, and jealousy in their marriage. The author also analyzes the impact of racism and sexism on heterosexual African American relationships. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
