Many seniors who read "Their Eyes Were Watching God" in English class, including Simone Chukwuezi, feel that the overall meaning of the novel was not portrayed in the movie because specific scenes were left out of the film. American Studies teacher and English Resource teacher Vickie Adamson strongly feels that the producers inaccurately portrayed the characters and the reasons for their actions, thus misleading viewers about the book.įor Adamson, Hurston's novel is "one of the best books ever written" because of its strong protagonist and lyrical language however, she said the movie failed to evoke a similar feeling in her. Some felt Winfrey's rendition lacked meaningful content that the author intended to convey. "Their Eyes Were Watching God," by Zora Neale Hurston, published in 1937.Īs Hurston's novel is a part of the 12th grade English curriculum at Blair, several English teachers and students watched the first-ever film adaptation of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" last Sunday. Photo: "Their Eyes Were Watching God," by Zora Neale Hurston, published in 1937.
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