Husbands
3 husbands
What is the number of husbands Janie had?
Verbal, Physical & Mental
What is the theme of abuse?
Love, and the feelings she feels towards her partners.
What is the pear tree?
Logan Killicks
What is the name of Janie's first husband?
What theme of racism is present, and which character is it displayed by?
Mrs. Turner displays the theme of interracial racism.
The way in which she finds her voice, feels empowered and equal.
What are checkers?
Logan Killicks - Farmer
Joesph/ Joe Starks- Mayor
Vergible Woods- Gambler & railroad worker
What are the names of Janie's husbands and their occupations?
How is the theme of oppression present throughout the story?
Joey and Logan both oppressed Janie in a way
Symbolises the life in which she has always dreamed of.
What is the horizen?
How many of Janie's husbands died, how did they die and how did Janie feel?
Two of Janie's husbands dies. One from kidney failure, Janie felt relieved and free.
The other one Janie had to kill, she feels at peace with herself after this occurence.
What are four types of love seen?
Give an example for each
- Unconditional (Janie and Tae Cake
- Conditional (Janie and Logan)
- Possessive (Janie and Joe)
- Protective (Janie and her grandmother)
This symbolizes the way in which Janie was treated in this story, but also the way black women were treated in this time period.
What is the mule?