Chapter 20 of the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston is a pivotal moment in the story. It marks a turning point in the protagonist Janie Crawford’s journey towards self-discovery and liberation.
After enduring two failed marriages, Janie finally finds true love and happiness with Tea Cake Woods. However, their idyllic life is cut short when Tea Cake is bitten by a rabid dog and dies. Janie is devastated by his death, but she eventually finds the strength to move on and live her life on her own terms.