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Hermeneutics of Complexity of Religion, Race and Economy in Zora Neale Hurston’s Jonah’s Gourd Vine

Author(s) Ms. KARIMUNNISA S, Prof. Dr. ADINARAYANAN S
Country India
Abstract This paper examines how Hurston presents various themes such as religion, marriage, jealousy, sin and salvation, slavery, racism, and economy in Zora Neale Hurston’s Jonah’s Gourd Vine. The novel sets in rural Florida. This novel is deeply rooted in the rich mythology and culture of African Americans. Her parents’ lives served as the inspiration for this tale. Hurston’s novel effectively conveys her passion for African-American customs, rituals, and culture. Hurston’s story centres on the character development of other characters as well as the social, physical, psychological, and emotional growth of the protagonist, John Pearson. Hurston captured the true experience of African-American culture in this story, encompassing its aspirations and failings, as well as its pain and sorrow. She skilfully illustrates the complexity of her subjects and narrative by utilising imagery, metaphor, symbolism, and motifs. She uses African American folklore and customs to promote African American culture and lifestyles. Sge depicts the manner of life of African Americans in the American South, which has been freed, in the novel. Here, the author illustrates how the tragic history of slavery continues to affect the lives of African Americans. Hurston uses the Crittendens family members - all of whom were formerly slaves - to explore the mental health and suffering of these individuals. Due to their long-standing dominance, white people made black people fearful. Hurston criticises the patriarchal society and depicts the struggle between Black men and Black women in her novel
Keywords Black, Religion, Slavery, Racism, Economy
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63387
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