Their Eyes Were Watching God: Character Analysis

AP English Chu

Working in groups of three or four, closely analyze both Logan Killicks and Joe (Jody) Starks in Their Eyes Were Watching God. Using the text, find quotes/passages that reflect the characteristics of Logan Killicks and Joe Starks. On the poster, the following should be included:

· An accurate portrayal of Logan and Jody from the novel

· Five characteristics with quotes from Their Eyes Were Watching God for Logan and Jody

· Identify whether the quotes show direct or indirect characterization.

· Characters can be on separate pieces of poster paper.

· Frame of Reference: Write an introduction paragraph and one body paragraph (that would be suited for a persuasive essay) addressing whether Logan or Jody is better suited for Janie. Consider how you would use the support from the Double-Bubble Map. Remember that in a persuasive essay, a counter-argument should be provided in order to make your points stronger.

Your group is also responsible for making a Double Bubble Map comparing Logan and Jody. Provide textual support to show their similarities and differences. The Double Bubble Map should be on white (printer) paper.

Their Eyes Were Watching God: Character Analysis

· An accurate portrayal of Logan and Jody from the novel

· Five characteristics with quotes from Their Eyes Were Watching God for Logan and Jody

· Identify whether the quotes show direct or indirect characterization.

· Characters can be on separate pieces of poster paper.

ELA Content Standard 3.0 (Literary Response and Analysis)