Journal 1

In the book, their Eyes Were Watching God, the narration differs from the dialect of the characters greatly. The narration is written in very good English obviously by a well educated person. The dialect of the characters is that of poor, uneducated African-Americans from the south. This contrast in language has a very powerful effect. The narration gives you an very clear view at the scene and an insight on the people's minds and personalities. The dialect however, presents the characters in their real form - poor and uneducated. The narration reminds you that these people have the same feelings and thoughts and looks that we all know, while the dialect helps you hear them talking and what kind of culture the characters are a part of.