Their Eyes Were Watching God

What does the author mean by: "She was liable to find a feather from his wings lying in her yard any day now"?

What does the author mean by: "She was liable to find a feather from his wings lying in her yard any day now"? in chapter 8

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Janie felt that the messenger (Death) would soon be coming for her husband. A feather from the wing of an angel is what she's referring to.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

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