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Join the CFW Community Read for March 12 Full Meeting
The March 12, 2013 Full Commission meeting will serve as the culmination of the Penn State Commission For Women’s community read of Zora Neale Hurston’sTheir Eyes Were Watching God. All members of...
View ArticleNovel themes
Throughout the novel, Janie goes through a transformation which can be viewed through the theme of silence vs speech. In what ways does this theme depict Janie’s transformation? When in the novel does...
View ArticleOutward Appearance
What is the significance of Janie’s hair throughout the novel? How does her hair outwardly demonstrate her inner feelings? Can anyone relate to Janie in the sense that our outward appearance often...
View ArticleVideo Clips
The following clips show how Janie’s character has evolved throughout the novel. The Novel Intro is listed as the last clip since the beginning of the novel starts with the end of Janie’s journey....
View ArticleDiscussion Questions for March 12th
The discussion facilitators, Dr. Patricia Johnson and Dr. Erin Battat, have shared the discussion questions for our March 12th book discussion. Prepare for our Community Read of Zora Neale Hurston’s...
View ArticleWhen did black literature begin to address African American sexuality?
Dr. Erin Battat, one of the discussion facilitators, thought an article in the The Root’s weekly column would be of interest to the participants in the Hurston discussion. Please see this installment...
View ArticleJoin the CFW Community Read for the March 19th Full Meeting
The March 19, 2014 Full Commission meeting will serve as the culmination of the Penn State Commission For Women’s community read of Sonia Sotomayor’s My Beloved World. All members of the community...
View ArticleDiscussion Questions for March 19th
The discussion facilitator, Carla D. Pratt, has shared the discussion questions for our March 19, 2014, book discussion. Prepare for our Community Read of Sonia Sotomayor’s My Beloved World by...
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