The Problem of the Female: Marriage and 'Sistergirl' Relationships in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

Zora Neale Hurston, a celebrated writer during the Harlem Renaissance, has entered the consciousness of critics, writers, and students alike with her unique way of presenting issues deeply rooted in the black community. Her writings have caused critics and scholars to re-open and re-evaluate discussion on the ideals and principals of black feminism. Along with this discussion has come much debate about whether Zora Hurston and her works, most notably, Their Eyes Were Watching God, …

…it is--a beautiful representation of literary history. In any discussion of Zora Neale Hurston and Their Eyes Were Watching God, it is important to thank Alice Walker for rediscovering the author and taking the time to fight for the republication of her works. If it weren't for Alice Walker's persistence, generations from now until the end of time may have never been given the chance to read the works of such a talented, unique author.