Symbolism

Many symbols are in Their Eyes Are Watching God. Listed below are just a few that we found.

1. Head rag = The head rag is a symbolism of the jealousy that Joe had of Janie because other men were fantasizing about her. It shows Joe's control over Janie to make her wear a head rag.

2. Gate = The gate symbolizes Janie wanting to be set free from Logan Killicks. She sees what life could be like on the other side, but she is held back by him.

3. Pear tree = The pear tree symbolizes romance, love, and Janie becoming a woman. It blooms and grows like Janie is.

4. Overalls = The overalls Janie wears symbolize poverty and a downfall in her life.

5. Matt Bonner's Mule = The mule symbolizes freedom and the right to a happy life.

6. "High chair" = The high chair symbolizes being on top and above everyone else.

7. Tobacco spittoon = The spittoon symbolizes wealth and belittling others with what your possessions.

8. Horizon = The horizon symbolizes the possibility of freedom and a new life. It symbolizes hope.

9. Checkers = Janie not being able to play checkers symbolizes the view on women and the role they have in life.

10. Lamp post = The lamp post symbolizes a rebirth of a town and the bright future it holds.

Picture Source:

Flickr. Web. 6 May 2010. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/oneeighteen/481873844/>.