Annie Tyler and Who Flung Character Analysis in Their Eyes Were Watching God

Annie Tyler is the infamous widow of Eatonville, who was cheated and left by her younger lover Who Flung. Townspeople of Eatonville warn Janie of this tale as she begins to date Tea Cake, and she too finds herself worrying about whether or not she will end up like Mrs. Tyler at the beginning of her marriage to Tea Cake.

Annie Tyler and Who Flung Character Timeline in Their Eyes Were Watching God

The timeline below shows where the character Annie Tyler and Who Flung appears in Their Eyes Were Watching God. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...Pheoby to talk to Janie herself, telling his wife to warn Janie against becoming like Mrs. Tyler , a town widow who was swindled by her younger lover, Who Flung, following her... (full context)

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...for many hours. Janie spends the rest of the day and night anxiously thinking about Mrs. Tyler and her experience being cheated by the young and charming Who Flung. Janie determines that... (full context)