There Eyes Were Watching God

There eyes were watching god as the title truely comes into play in this novel in chapter 18. In this chapter the indians warn that there is a large hurricane coming however every one in the muck decides to disregard what they say. One night when everyone is with Tea Cake gambling the hurricane comes. Instead of fleeing to high ground the two decide to stay and this is where the title comes in. They littlerally thrust their fates into the hands of God and keep their eyes focused on him.