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Exploring Identity in Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

This analysis delves into the themes of nature, identity, and the domestic sphere in Zora Neale Hurston’s works, "Sweat" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God." It contrasts the 'ideal self'—the desired state of being—with the 'real self'—the current self-image. The exploration highlights the foundations of emerging Black identity rooted in culture, and the pursuit of racial equality as a common goal. Hurston's characters navigate their identities amidst societal expectations, expressing a deep struggle between authenticity and external perceptions.

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Exploring Identity in Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" and "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

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  1. Nature and the Domestic and the Struggle for Identity in Zora Neale Hurston’s Sweat and Their Eyes Were Watching God Ásdís Björnsdóttir

  2. Zora Neale Hurston1891-1960

  3. The ideal self: the desired state of being The real self: the actual, current self image

  4. Emerging Black identity: • Founded on cultural roots (The domestic represents the real self) • Racial eqality a common goal (nature and the desired ideal self) “You ain’t goin’ off in all dat mess uh commonness. Ah’m surprised at yuh fuh askin’”

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