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Their Eyes Were Watching God Character Graphic Organizer

As you read, fill in observations for EACH chapter.

Characters What

factual details do you notice about the character? (Occupation, Attitude, Description, etc) What obstacles does the character face? Physical, Mental, and Emotional Explain how this obstacle is or is not a human rights issue. How does the character respond to each obstacle and what is the effect of that response? Include a quotation with the page that shows the obstacle. How does the time period affect the character's approach to the obstacle? How does this character interact with others?

Janie


-independent

-doesn’t care what others think

-Shes African American, most oppressed of their time -mentally sound, shes strong and independent

-she went through a lot to get there -because she is African American she has no rights she should not be where she is in her life nor should she be content with herself -she fires back, she allows no one to speak to her out of line or looked at wrong

-everyone knows not to mess with her “now woman forget all those things they dont want to remember, and remember all the things they do not want to forget the dream is the truth then they act and do things according!” -if she was living today she would not experience oppression as harshly -she has respect for others but also for herself , if she is treated wrong she is not afraid to speak up.

Pheoby


-shes honest will not believe what others say she will go straight to the source. -she is only listening she is not that involved in the story none none none -Had no internet could not have texted or snooped around She interact directly with Janie no behind her back unlike others so she has respect

Tea Cake


12 years younger

Only person who likes how Janie acts Many people comment on Janie and tea cake does nothing to control her.

Nanny




Logan



Jody



Mrs. Turner



Historical questions to ask yourself while you are reading:

1. What is going on during the time period of your book? (war, drought, excess of money, prejudices, political unrest, etc.)


2. How does that element affect the plot, setting, and characters of your book?


3. Why did the author use this time period?


AFTER you have finished reading, use your graphic organizer to answer these eight questions.

1. What is the human rights issue in my novel?





2. Where does this issue first come up in my novel?





3. Where in my novel does this issue become most important?





4. How is this issue presented in my book?





5. In my novel, who suffers due to the human rights issue?





6. What does the wording in my quotations from the Character Graphic Organizer imply?





7. When this issue becomes most important, what happens?





8. How is this issue resolved in my novel?