1. The Present Lens of the Past:
A Reflection on the Work of Zora Neale Hurston
By: Kiyanna Dacres

2. Topic
● Hurston's life compared to
her work.

3. Topic/Thesis
● Hurston's life compared to her work.
● Expressing her circumstances in
TEWWG.
● Unique style and significant
characteristics.
● Her voice, through Janie.

4. Main Points
● A naive
Janie, a
mute
Hurston.

5. Main Points cont.
● Marriages and Relationships.

6. Main Points cont.
● Hurston was
known for being
outspoken.

7. Main Points cont.
● Hurston celebrated her
heritage.
● Struggle and happiness
● She was never ashamed

8. Work Cited
● Smith, Derrick. "Janie, the main character of Zora Neale Hurston's Their
Eyes Were Watching God." English Education @ Saint Xavier University.
19 January 2012, n.d. Web. 16 Jul 2012.
● "Women's Intellectual Contributions to the Study of Mind and Society."
Women. webster, n.d. Web. 16 Jul 2012.
● Jack, Grace. "Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960)." Zora neale hurston (1891-
1960). New York City Biography Hub, 1998. Web. 16 Jul 2012.
● Locke, Alain. "Hurston home page." . American Literature, n.d. Web. 16 Jul
2012.