write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies the interpretation of Janie as a strong, feminist character.

Your essay must be in MLA format and must feature at least two outside sources (academic/critical sources) to support your position: Valerie Boyd writes that Their Eyes Were Watching God is a transcendent tale of a black womans journey of self-discovery.  Boyd focuses on Janies three marriages as catalysts for Janies growth and her ultimate self-realization and independence. Yet critics of the novel often voice their opinions that Janies character is an oversimplified means of reinforcing social constructs of a womans place. Consider these two plausible interpretations of Janies characterization. Then, write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies the interpretation of Janie as a strong, feminist character.