Their Eyes Were Watching God

On at least two occasions, Hurston refers to death as "square-toed," which means exceedingly proper or straight-laced. Why do you think Hurston describes it in this manner?

On at least two occasions, Hurston refers to death as "square-toed," which means exceedingly proper or straight-laced. Why do you think Hurston describes it in this manner? in chapter 8

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Death is prim, proper, and exact in his actions (job). Death comes to everyone.