Their eyes were watching god Fill in your observations as you read.

Character Graphic Organizer
Characters What
factual details do you notice about the character? (Occupation, Attitude, Description, etc) What obstacles does the character face? Physical, Mental, and Emotional Explain how this obstacle is or is not a human rights issue. How does the character respond to each obstacle and what is the effect of that response? Include a quotation with the page that shows the obstacle. How does the time period affect the character's approach to the obstacle? How does this character interact with others?
Janie

Pheoby

Tea Cake

Nanny

Logan

Jody

Mrs. Turner

Historical questions to ask yourself while you are reading:

What is going on during the time period of your book? (war, drought, excess of money, prejudices, political unrest, etc.)
How does that element affect the plot, setting, and characters of your book?
Why did the author use this time period?
AFTER you have finished reading, use your graphic organizer to answer these eight questions.

What is the human rights issue in my novel?

Where does this issue first come up in my novel?

Where in my novel does this issue become most important?

How is this issue presented in my book?

In my novel, who suffers due to the human rights issue?

What does the wording in my quotations from the Character Graphic Organizer imply?

When this issue becomes most important, what happens?

How is this issue resolved in my novel?