When reflecting upon her travels, Alice Walker not only discovered information on Zora Neal Hurston, but herself. Walker was on a journey to document what others failed to. In her opinion, Hurston was one of the most influential writers and could not be gone without her final story told. Within just a short time of her travels to Eatonville, Hurston's hometown, she realizes a majority of people do not know much about her. Incredibly, her fellow people did not even feel the need to implement her books into their curriculum.
Walker continues her journey on the lie that she is Hurston's niece. She eventually feels as though she, as well as many others, are related to the great author. While visiting the barren cemetery she begins to realize how much has been missed. Then becomes angry that the tombstone Hurston deserves is too expensive; just like the recognition she deserves has not been given. After visiting many people and relentlessly working to honor her name, Walker is exposed to many thoughts on Hurston. The short essay ends with a discussion between Walker and a doctor who seemed to know her "aunt" on a intimate level compared to others. Immediately she was able see he was different from the others, and could even imagine him as a father figure. Finally she had received the comforting details she had been searching for. Walker had also even made a development in her own character during her venture for Hurston.
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