Hezekiah Potts Character Analysis in Their Eyes Were Watching God

Hezekiah Pott's is a loyal employee at Jody's store, and voices his judgments of Tea Cake to Janie as she begins to see him around the store following Jody's death. Hezekiah also attempts to act with Jody's sense of authority and control over the store after his death, which Janie simply finds amusing, not threatening.

Hezekiah Potts Character Timeline in Their Eyes Were Watching God

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

Desire, Love, and Independence Theme Icon

Hezekiah Potts leaves work early one day to go to a ball game and Janie reassures... (full context)

Janie is tempted to ask Hezekiah what he knows about Tea Cake, but decides not to in order not to reveal... (full context)

Voice, Language and Storytelling Theme Icon

Power, Judgment, and Jealousy Theme Icon

The next morning, Hezekiah warns Janie about spending time with a man like Tea Cake, who he believes is... (full context)