Characters
This is the main character of the novel/movie!
Who is Janie Crawford?
Janie's journey is mainly about this.
What is finding her voice/self-discovery?
This theme focuses on Janie learning to speaking for herself.
What is finding independence?
This natural image represents Janie's dreams and hopes.
What is the Horizon?
"Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board.."
"For some they come in with the tide..."
He is Janie's first husband, chosen by Nanny.
Who is Logan Killicks?
This town is where Janie lives with Joe Starks.
What is Eatonville?
This theme is shown through Janie's arranged marriages.
What is control vs. freedom?
This symbolizes Janie's growth and independence.
What is her hair?
"She had been ____."
What is "through suffering"?
He is Janie's second husband, a powerful mayor.
Who is Joe (Jody) Starks?
This natural disaster destroys parts of the Everglades community.
What is a Hurricane?
This represents Janie's idea of ture love.
What is emotional connection?
This symbolizes power and control under Joe Starks.
What is the town store/mule scene?
"She was looking for her own voice."
What is self-expression?
This man is Janie's final husband, known for their true love.
Who is Tea Cake?
Janie shoots Tea Cake during this tragic event.
What is rabies infection? (dog bit illness)
This theme is shown through nature imagery like the horizon.
What are dreams and asprirations?
This natural force represents both destruction and survival.
What is the Hurricane?
This represents Joe's control over Janie.
What is silence/suppression?
She is Janie's grandmother who wants security for Janie.
Who is Nanny?
This event begins Janie's story as she returns to Eatonville.
What is Janie coming back after Tea Cake's death?
This theme shows Janie breaking away from expectations placed on women.
This symbolizes Janie and Tea Cake's deep connection to nature.
What is the Everglades (the muck)?
This final reflection shows Janie's peace after storytelling.
What is acceptance and understanding of life?