| Black Women in To Kill a Mockingbird | Black Women in Their Eyes Were Watching God |
Temperament | a loyal nanny but bossy, unreasonable and easily angered. | Self-reliance, independence and kindness. |
Goal of Life | To serve the white people. | To pursue their own happiness of life. |
The General Impression on Black Women | All blacks lie, all blacks are basically immoral, and all blacks are untrustworthy. | Black women are by no means seductive slut, but brave women with tough hearts. |
Interpersonal Relationship | Alone, with no friend. | The novel begins with a heart-to-heart talk between black women. |