The Search for Zora

In the search for Zora Neale Hurston’s grave, Alice Walker finds many clues some accurate while others are not so accurate. In the beginning Walker interprets that Hurston lived in Eatonville because of Zora’s well written description of the town. The first person Walker interviews Mrs. Moseley tells her the school Zora attended and that nobody knew her. While Dr. Berton tells that everyone knew Zora and attended her funeral. Mrs. Patterson tells Walker that Zora died of malnutrition which Walker interprets that Zora was a skinny person, but is shocked to find out that she was fat and ate well. Many of the perspectives of the people that Alice receives of Zora are not certain. But Alice interprets for herself which information is more accurate based on a person’s credibility, which I believe is Dr.Benton.

           

            Throughout her search Alice grow more aware of her and the emotions she has towards Zora. Alice also grows in awareness in her cultural heritage as she uncovers more of Zora’s life and recalls on her southern black culture.