Eyes Journal 7

Theme Words:

• Wait
• Fear
• Hard work
• Jealousy
• Tired uh waitin'
• Remembrance
• Absence

Waiting: By showing how much time and suffering Janie goes through to find that "idealistic love", Hurston suggests that if you are truly committed to something and are willing to sacrifice enough, you will get what you are searching for.

Jealousy: Hurston shows us just how devastating jealousy can be to a relationship, it can cause on going problems that are never solved. As was the case with Nunkie and Mr. Turner in Janie and Tea Cake's relationship, jealousy can put a lot of strain on a couple.

Absence: Through Janie's loveless relationships, the conclusion can be drawn that the absence of something that one greatly desires will not discourage a person, rather it will motivate them even more to obtain whatever they may yearn for.