Chapter 20 of the novel “Their Eyes Had been Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston is a pivotal second within the story. It marks a turning level within the protagonist Janie Crawford’s journey in the direction of self-discovery and liberation.
After enduring two failed marriages, Janie lastly finds real love and happiness with Tea Cake Woods. Nevertheless, their idyllic life is minimize quick when Tea Cake is bitten by a rabid canine and dies. Janie is devastated by his loss of life, however she finally finds the energy to maneuver on and reside her life on her personal phrases.