“Their Eyes Were Watching God” Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 of Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” introduces Janie Crawford, the protagonist of the story. Janie is a young black woman living in the rural South at the beginning of the 20th century. The chapter provides insights into Janie’s childhood, her relationship with her grandmother, and her dreams for the future. Through vivid imagery and rich language, Hurston establishes Janie as a complex and thought-provoking character.