Journal #5: Post your thesis statement. Be sure it addresses what stylistic choice Hurston made, what the effect of that choice is, and why she would create that effect.
Zora Neale Hurston makes use of a change in chronological order (telling the story from the end in flashbacks) to create a sense of confidence and finality within Janie, thus showing how each event in a person's life builds and develops their attitudes and beliefs while moving towards an acceptance of self.
3 Comment: Visit three blogs and give them some feedback that will help them refine and clarify their thesis statement. You can ask a question or point out a portion of the book that contradicts or clarifies what they are saying. You can offer a rewording that would clarify their point.
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Does she use flashbacks or is the whole story being told by her at once?
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