JB Hurston's novel, There Eyes Were Watching God, is filled with colorful language that paints a rustic picture to the reader. A unique blend was achieved by using regionalist slang, without compromising the integrity of the work itself. It is, however, quite easy to recognize that the book contains two conspicuously different idioms. Changes between Hurston's flowing and elegant narration, to the unpolished jargon that makes the book so unique, are noticeably abrupt. Two distinct …showed first 75 words of 533 total…

…showed last 75 words of 533 total…main theme of the book, was emphasized by this blend of language. Using this urban style, we can "step into Janie's shoes," and are given the feeling that we are joining her on her journey. We can then rely on an exquisitely pieced narration to help us understand what is going on inside of Janie's thoughts. This book was unquestionably original in its structure, and presents the reader with a "one of a kind" experience!