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In Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Neale Hurston, hair is used to symbolically represent the main characters strength, freedom, and beauty. ... Throughout this journey, we are given hints of her evolution by way of her hair and are given insight on other people’s character based on their views of it. ... When she goes to look at the picture, she doesn’t see herself; she only sees a slightly darker girl with long, pretty black hair. ... Ah don’t see me,” she says (Their Eyes Were Watching God, 6).
We see, even at this point in the story, that Janie’s hair plays a substantial role in the way people view Janie and how she views herself. ... This is why she “sought out Janie to [make] friends with” (Their Eyes Were Watching God, 140). Janie’s soft coffee complexion and straight, luxurious hair made it easy for Mrs. ...
Janie’s hair is an essential aspect of her identity. ... Janie, being light skinned with long hair seems to embody the town’s belief because “what would a white aristocratic male be without a beautiful white wife?”
These views of Janie’s hair also tie directly into the symbolism for her freedom and character. ... She is not allowed to talk on the porch with the other townsfolk , and after a man comments on her hair, she is forced to tie it up.
Approximate Word count = 1135
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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