world during the Harlem Renaissance, Janies struggle for the recognition, equality, and purpose in her relationships. Hurston portrays women as independent and capable of infinite possibilities. Many aspects contribute to how an author, male or female, may portray his or her female characters. Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Wharton, and Hurston all illustrate their own perception of women based upon personal experience and social acuity of their particular era. The portrayal of women in American Literature is based solely upon an authors personal opinion and interpretation and does not necessarily symbolize the true spirit and quintessence of women as one....
