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The Eyes Were Watching God Analysis

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The two works from this African American Literature class that developed the theme of relationships the most were “La Amistad” and “The Eyes Were Watching God.” The point here is that relationships between Cinque, Roger Sherman Baldwin, and John Quincy Adams saved the free Africans lives and allowed them to return back to their home. The relationship between Baldwin and Cinque were pivotal for them to be free. Cinque gave Baldwin a sense of perspective of the pain, unjust treatment, and ludicrous accusations that they were facing from the courts. That relationship catapulted Baldwin to win his case and to bring out the best of him in the courtroom. The case was then given to the Supreme Court, if it was not for the relationship between first

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