Characters
Our main character, this woman is looking to find her voice, in search of far off horizons.
Who is Janie Mae Crawford?
Though seeming at first to be a great kindness, it quickly becomes clear that Jody only ever did this for the praise and attention.
What was buying the mule?
"Janie, Ah hope God may kill me, if Ah'm lyin'. Nobody else on earth kin hold uh candle tuh you, baby. You got de keys to de kingdom."
Who is Tea Cake?
Captivating her at a young age, Janie spends her life in search of what will help her grow and bloom like this plant.
What is a pear tree?
With a whopping 35 awards, this former girl group member turned solo artist holds more Grammy wins than any other performer.
Who is Beyonce?
A man with big plans, this character made a better mayor to Eatonville than a husband to Janie.
Who is Jody Starks?
Eager to prove his feelings, Tea Cake does this to show just how serious he is about seeing Janie publicly.
"I god almighty! A woman stay round uh store till she get old as Methusalem and still can't cut a little thing like a plug of tobacco! Don't stand dere rollin' yo' pop eyes at me wid yo' rump hangin' nearly to yo' knees!"
Who is Jody Starks?
An agent of great change, this tempestuous force leaves everyone scrambling for safe haven.
What is the hurricane?
Somebody once told me that this film, released in 2001, was the first to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
What is Shrek?
A long time friend and confidant, it is to this character that Janie is telling her life story.
Who is Pheoby?
Always one to welcome her to new things, Tea Cake's lessons in this end up helping Janie defend herself sooner rather than later. Oh, cruel irony!
What is shooting a gun?
"Ah done growed ten feet higher from jus' listenin' tuh you, Janie. Ah ain't satisfied wid mahself no mo'. Ah means tuh make Sam take me fishin' wid him after this. Nobody better not criticize yuh in mah hearin'."
Who is Pheoby?
A symbol or her beauty and freedom, Janie is finally able to let this down once Jody has passed away.
What is her hair?
Second rock from the sun, this planet is considered to be the hottest in our solar system. Appropriate, given its namesake.
What is Venus?
Hard-working but hard to love, this character had a bad attitude and some gnarly toe nails.
Who is Logan Killicks?
Having finally had enough of his abuse, Janie pushes back against Jody by doing this in front of everyone.
What is making fun of him?
"Ah can't die easy thinkin' maybe de menfolks white or black is makin' a spit cup outa you: Have some sympathy fuh me. Put me down easy, Janie, Ah'm a cracked plate."
An emblem of her hopes and dreams, Janie spends her life chasing this.
What is the horizon?
Who is Joey Chestnut?
Otherwise known as Vergible Woods, this man used his way with words as a way into Janie's heart.
Who is Tea Cake?
What is kissing Johnny Taylor?
"...you got tuh go there tuh know there. Yo' papa and yo' mama and nobody else can't tell yuh and show yuh. Two things everbody's got tuh do fuh theyselves. They got tuh go tuh God, and they got tuh find out about livin' fuh theyselves."
Who is Janie Mae Crawford?
Forced to keep quiet for so long, Janie is finally able to develop and use this through her connection with Tea Cake.
Measuring in as our planet's tallest animal, these creatures are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans.
What are giraffes?