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This sound is often replaced with the letter "D" in the story
This character appears suave and sophisticated at first, but quickly becomes controlling and cold.
Who is Jody Stark?
This is the phrase represented by "...dat useter git mad..."
What is "that used to get mad"?
This word is written as "mah" in the book.
This realistic and relatable character matures over the course of the book.
Janie
This is spelled, "Whutfah, Sam?" in the book.
Hurston writes this word as, "Ah".
What is "I"?
The character that convinces Janie to get married, then dies a month after learning that Janie is miserable in her marriage.
Who is Nanny?
A phrase spelled in the book as, "Ah sho is glad tuh see mah chile".
What is "I sure is glad to see my child"?
This word was spelled, "Sho" in the book.
What is "sure"?
The beautiful landscape which Janie and Tea Cake explore together.
What is the Everglades?
In the book, this is spelled, "Lawd a'mussy".
What is "Lord have mercy"?
This word is written as "fah"
What is "for"?
In a beautifully written passage, this plant made Janie realize she wanted to find love.
What is a pear tree?
In the book, this is spelled, "...de mule uh de world so fur as Ah can see".
What is, "the mule of the world so far as I can see"?