In thinking about the first half of Their Eyes Were Watching God, dialect and language are important components, particularly when considering the gender roles that emerge. What are the differences between the language of the men and that of Janie and the other women? How do the differences in language reflect the two groups’ approaches to life, power, relationships, and self-realization? Use specific examples from the text, including direct quotations and scene descriptions.
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