Characters
Who is Janie Crawford?
$200: Janie Crawford is the protagonist of the novel, seeking her identity and voice.
Who is mainly impacted by the theme of self discovery?
$200: Janie is impacted as she finds her own identity
What happens at the end of the novel?
$200: At the end of the novel, Janie returns to Eatonville to share her story.
What does the pear tree symbolize?
$200: The pear tree symbolizes Janie's ideal vision of love and harmony.
What does Janie saying "I am not a black woman" highlight about her characterization?
$200: "I am not a black woman." highlights Janie's struggle with identity.
Who is Tea Cake?
$400: Tea Cake is Janie's third husband, representing true love and companionship.
What does love represent throughout the novel?
$400: Love represents freedom and growth throughout Janie's relationships.
What event causes Janie to return to Eatonville?
What does the hurricane symbolize?
$400: The hurricane symbolizes nature's uncontrollable forces and unpredictability.
What does "There are years that ask questions and years that answer" reflect?
$400: "There are years that ask questions and years that answer," reflects the journey of life.
Who is Logan Killicks?
$600: Logan Killicks is Janie's first husband, whom she marries for financial security.
How are gender roles represented in the novel?
Through Janie's relationships where she struggles against control, patriarchy, and abuse
What major events happen during Janie's marriage to Jody?
$600: During Janie's marriage to Jody, she faces emotional and verbal abuse.
What does the white mule symbolize?
$600: The white mule symbolizes the burdens and struggles of the community, particularly women.
What does "She was stretched on her back beneath the pear tree, with her eyes closed," signify in the novel?
$600: "She was stretched on her back beneath the pear tree, with her eyes closed," signifies Janie’s awakening.
Who is Joe Starks?
$800: Joe Starks is Janie's second husband, who represents oppression and control.
What does the theme of oppression signify?
$800: The theme of oppression signifies the financial and societal struggles faced by women and the African American community.
How does Janie's relationship with Jody evolve?
$800: Janie’s relationship with Jody evolves from hope to frustration and estrangement.
What does the horizon symbolize?
$800: The horizon represents Janie's dreams and aspirations throughout her life.
What does "Love is like the sea" mean?
$800: "Love is like the sea," symbolizes the depth and complexity of love.
Who is Pheoby Watson?
$1000: Pheoby Watson is Janie’s best friend, who represents loyalty and understanding.
How is the theme of community represented in the novel?
$1000: The theme of community is depicted through the interactions and relationships in Eatonville. (Pheoby, Nanny, Townspeople)
When and where do Janie and Tea Cake Meet?
At Janie's store during a baseball game
What does the color purple symbolize?
$1000: The color purple symbolizes wealth, nobility, and the richness of life.
Who was "She was in bloom" written about? What does it represent?
$1000: "She was in bloom," signifies Janie's growth and self-actualization.