"Quotes"
Put me down easy. Ahm a cracked plate.
Nanny
What rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote.
"Umph, Umph, Umph."
Onomatopoeia
Who is Nanny Crawford?
She is Janie's Grandma. She is named Nanny because she used to take care of other kids while taking care of Janie, so she just kept the nickname Nanny.
Who was Janie's best friend?
Pheoby Watson
What does checkers symbolize?
Checkers symbolized the equality of individuals. when Janie first played checkers, it symbolized Janie's connection with Tea Cake and her being equal to him.
You done spoilt rotten.
Logan
What rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote.
"The men noticed her firm buttocks like she had grape fruits in her hip pockets."
metaphor
Who is Sam Watson?
He is Pheoby Watson husband. He is also an acquaintance to Jody Starks.
T/F After Joes death, Janie struggled to find purpose in life and was scared to live on her own.
False
What does the muck symbolize?
The muck is the everglades of Florida. It symbolizes the diversity the south contains. This connects to Janie's enjoyment in life when she runs away with Tea Cake to live in the muck.
Tain't no need uh you not knowing how yuh handle shooting tools.
Tea Cake
What rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote.
"The spirit of marriage left the bedroom and took to living in the parlor. it was there to shake hands when company came to visit."
Personification
She is the girl who tries to lure Tea Cake away from Janie. This sparks jealousy in her but ends up strengthening their love.
T/F Did Janie love Logan Killicks
False
What does Janie's Hair symbolize?
It symbolizes her independence and power. It's also an important symbol because of the impact of colorism on black beauty standards. Janie's hair is a big factor to her attractiveness to her three husbands.
You is made to sit on de front porch and rock and fan yourself and eat ptaters.
Jody starks
What rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote.
"Ah wants things sweet mah marriage lak when you sit under a pear tree and think."
Simile
Who is Hezekiah Potts?
Why did Janie marry Logan Killicks?
Janie married Logan Killicks because Nanny set it up so Janie could have protection and a stable life
What does the horse symbolize?
The horse symbolizes the victimization she feels throughout the book. It's mentioned a couple of times with Nanny, Logan Killicks, and Jody Starks. This made her feel sympathy for the horse.
Mah fust wife never bothered me 'bout choppin' no wood nohow. She'd grab dat ax and sling chips lak uh man.
Logan Killicks
What rhetorical strategy is being used in the quote.
"For some they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time.
Parallel structure
Who is Motorboat?
He is one of Janie and Tea Cake's friends at the muck. He flees with them during the hurricane.
How was Janie's relationship with Nanny
Because Nanny had expectations for Janie and wanted her to have a stable life, Nanny served as a human form of captivity for Janie. This made her dislike Nanny later in the story because she didn't want to follow her expectations and wanted to marry for love instead of for protection.
What does the pear tree resemble?
The pear tree symbolizes her sexual desires throughout the novel. Logan desecrates the pear tree. Jody disappoints the pear tree. Tea Cake is compatible with the pear tree.