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Essay / From Black Women to Men in TEWWG - 562
The three women in their eyes looked at God, Daisy, Mrs. Bogle and Mrs. Robbins, are depicted as caricatures of black women who were disrespected in Eatonville, in Florida. The main character, Janie, struggles to understand how men judge women. Daisy was described as a young, beautiful, dark-skinned woman. Mrs. Bogle, on the other hand, was an elderly grandmother. Finally, Mrs. Robbins seemed to be a flirtatious, married, spoiled woman. Janie viewed the three women differently when it came to men and how men disrespected women. Daisy Blunt is described as a young, beautiful, dark-skinned woman, always well dressed. When Daisy walked past the store, men started complimenting her and telling her what they would do for her. For example, one of the men, Jim, claims that he will buy Daisy a steamboat and hire men to run it for her (p. 69). From Janie's point of view, Daisy is uncomfortable with all the attention suddenly being paid to her. When Daisy shows discomfort, the men laugh loudly, making fun of Daisy. (p...