1. In the first sentence Annie Taylor's death is spoken of to illustrate Janie's fear of not realizing her dreams.
2. I believe the purpose of the second paragraph is to compound the uncertainty Janie holds of her future.
3. In the third paragraph Hurston display's a sense of hope that Janie can attach to by "waking up" with the sun rising.
Purpose : The overall purpose of this passage is to contrast the feeling of uncertainty Janie holds towards her future and the chance of realizing her dreams with hope for the future that she will.
Adria blog -
The personification of the sun could be another reference to God. It could just be a stereotypical idea of God "dressed all in white" and just emphasizing the motif.
Xiao blog -
I liked your idea behind the white vs red contrast. The colors in this book are interesting and I think play an integral role in developing the theme and mood.
Emily blog -
Your observation of Hurstons use of "Ah'm" was really interesting to think about it. I agree that it makes you feel a lot closer to Janie's pleading because you find yourself pronouncing it how its spelled without thinking beforehand, so you find yourself pleading with her.
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