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May 6
Nikita B: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN NASHVILLE
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Discovering the best boutique hotels in Nashville takes you on an exciting journey into a world of comfort and style that blends with the city’s unique character. What do you value most when choosing boutique hotels in Nashville? Whether it’s proximity to famous music venues, a variety of cultural attractions or the opportunity to experience the local food scene, these hotels are ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the Music City atmosphere and feel its pulse first-hand.

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May 6
cherish k: "The vision of Logan Killicks was desecrating the pear tree, but Janie didn’t know how to tell Nanny that." When Janie talks to other guys and relates them to the peartree its usually a more positive
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 6
cherish k: Janie believed she was too young to get married and thought differently about marriage she wanted to truly love the person she married and not just because the things he can offer.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 6
cherish k: "what she doin' coming back here in dem overhalls?" As soon as Janie comes back to town the town is gossiping.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: This is unique in that it represents both denial and acceptance in Janie's grieving over Tea Cake.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: Sharing her story has helped Janie come to terms with its conclusion.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: Janie's relationship with Tea Cake came to the most tragic end but left her with the most positive memories of any of her marriages.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: Ironically, the environment in which Tea Cake felt most at home was ultimately the cause of his death.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: These subtle references to racial discrimination (white cemetery vs. black graveyard) illustrate the underlying tension in the Florida community.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: The personification of nature reveals that no man is above its "malice."
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 5
Tate J: Tea Cake feels unusually charitable after his first-hand encounter with nature's destructive capabilities.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: Is she seeing tea cake in her visions or did she pass away and see him?
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: She finally breaks away from what her grandmother taught her about love and finds her new definition
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: The sadness she feels is nothing close to how she felt when her last husband died
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: Why would he choose "the Glades" when it isnt any better than they town they live in now?
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: The hurricane was much worse than they thought and it didnt make it better that Tea cake didnt let him and Janie leave town
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: Janie believes in God and his timing.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: The town didnt believe the natives although they had been right in the past
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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Arden J: The natives decide to move based on their knowledge of "the land" but Janie and the rest of the town stay
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: Mrs Turner hit him back after Tea Cake hit Janie
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: Mrs Turner isnt convinced by Tea Cakes actions, and doesnt think he is any better
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Arden J: This reminds me of when Joe hit her to scare her
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: Is this a metaphor for the memories that Janie is thinking about or is is it supposed to represent her dying.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: We see the story come back full circle as she is done telling her life to Pheoby her best friend. She is back to beginning of the book.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: This was the first time that Janie had truly lost someone that meant anything to her, as she moved on from Joe quickly. She felt something with Tea Cake and she is hollow after his death.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: We see a correlation between Tea Cake and Joe here where they both have age catching up on them. We see that sickness gets both of them and I expect Tea Cake to die soon.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: We are able to see the racial discrimination fall into play her as they try to cover up the fact that they don't wanna give caskets to colored people by saying they don't have enough. They are racist toward them and think it is normal to do.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: This line shows Tea Cake's ignorance. He chose to stay throughout the storm because he wouldn't let his pride get the best of him.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: Many people chose to believe the natives and brush off what Tea Cake was saying. I agree with the other people a hurricane is nothing to play with.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Jack D: You can see Tea Cakes ignorance and arrogance come out when someone begins to disagree with him about something. If people start thinking hes wrong then he looses his status.
on [5 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 17-20, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01
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May 3
Micah B: Cool way to reference the changing of the seasons/time jump.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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Micah B: Another comparison of people to trees.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Micah B: Reveals the multi-layered story of Janie to come, with positives and negatives in her life - just like the tree.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: She personaifies herself as a pear on a pear tree, wanting time for her to find herself, be herself and evolve as a person before settling down into a relationship. Like how a pear starts blooming before becoming a pear which evolves as it becomes ripe
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Micah B: Who is the boogerman???
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: Another reference to a tree made by Janie, and it's specifically a pear tree again, referring to her long life ahead as pear trees can live up to 100 years.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: She doesn't love Logan but she wants to love him because she feels guilty because they are in a relationship/marriage.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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Christopher L: She believes that she will eventually fall in love with Logan simply because they are married, foreshadowing why this relationship won't work out in the end.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: Janie comparing herself to a pear tree is in reference to her earlier comparison of her life in chapter 1 to that of a "big ol' tree," so why is it now a pear tree specifically.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: Nanny showcases that she wants the best for Janie and to know she is safe which explains her reason for wanting Janie to marry a white man.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: This scene illustrates the complex relationship between Janie and her Nanny, in which they both love each other immensely but the way Nanny treats Janie only causes suffering and weakens their overall connection.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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Christopher L: Janie opposes her Nanny idealogy and want for her to get married.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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Christopher L: Janie's Nanny wants to force Janie into a marriage because of her belief that it will help Janie and set her up for a sucessful life.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: She compares her life to that of a tree, a life long filled with pain, happiness, using a simile. Those pains of a tree being the animal that come live inside the tree or the falling of their leaves in the fall/winter, a slow and painful pain
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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Christopher L: We discover Janie's motivation to return to the town for the first time in a while, and considering the reason, Tea Cake must have been a very important person to Janie as she only returned because of his passing.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: Pheoby and Janie appear to have been close individuals last time they met, as can't help her curiosity to figure out what is bothering Janie in order to help her.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: Based on their dialogue, Tea Cake is probably Janie's parnter.
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01
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May 3
Christopher L: foreshadows the ignorance that is present within Janie's village, as they judge and speak lowly of her
on [1 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 1-4, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) - Lit 1 copy 01

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May 3
Jessica z: Hi everyone! I'm venturing into video production and feeling a bit lost with storyboarding. Any chance someone could lend a hand and guide me through the storyboard process?
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Hi everyone! I’m venturing into video production and feeling a bit lost with storyboarding. Any chance someone could lend a hand and guide me through the storyboard process?

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May 3
Aaron R: This is personification. The author describes daylight as "creeping" however, we know that daylight can't "creep" because it is not a human.
on [4 of 5] Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 13-16, by Zora Neale Hurston (1937) copy 01

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