"Sometimes God gits familiar with us womenfoks too and talks His inside business. He told me how surprised He was 'bout y'all turning out so smart after Him makin' yuh different; and how surprised y'all is goin' tuh be if you every find out you don't know half as much 'bout us as you think you do. It's so easy to make yo'self out God Almighty when you ain't got nothing tuh strain against but women and chickens." -Janie, p. 75
Hurston's usage of such a beautiful and ethnically-inspired language allows the novel to become more real. The language lends a feeling and air of being in the Southern area of the United States living with culturally gifted African-Americans. The language aids in appeal, but also sets the novel apart from "white" novels and gives a bigger voice, in their own voice, pertaining to African-Americans of that time.
The passage expands my thinking as well, and in a few ways, makes me proud. It heightens my sense of self and provides me with a reason to be more confident especially around men, the elder, and those who have superiority-complexes. Knowing that Hurston also was one of the down-trodden and oppressed, I am even more in awe of the wisdom that she presented in this passage.
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