Character
Who does Janie Tell her Life Story To?
Phoeby
Explain the Cracked Plate
The cracked plate explains nanny's life journey and how she is fragile
How many times have Janie been married?
3
Who had Janie working in the fields?
Logan Killicks
Moral of the Novel
That women have the freedom to explore love and that life is always in the hands of a higher power. The journey will be best understood after you have made it through the lesson
Who had a positive effect on her love life?
Tea Cake
Explain the Horizon
It's a reflection of Janie's full circle journey on how she can feel fulfill in love, dreams, and her womanhood.
Who all experienced being a cracked plate in the novel?
Nanny, Janie, and Ms. Taylor
Who told Janie to run-away with him?
Joe Starks and Tea Cake
Why the Overalls are important
They symbolize her freedom and her ability to obtain love and walk to the beat of her own drum
Who all abused Janie?
Nanny, Joe, Tea Cake
Explain the Pear Tree
The Pear Tree is a reflection of Janie's Love Life, and her journey through her womanhood.
Who made Janie Jealous in her relationship and caused her tree to start to weather away?
Nuckie
What was Janie's Longest Relationship?
Joe Starks
Zora Neale Hurston's Personal Connection to the Novel
Zora was writing the story from a personal perspective, Janie's character is a reflection of Zoras Life
Who is Janie upset with the most in the novel?
Nanny
Give an example of the pear tree being used in the novel
(Teacher Approved Answer)
How did Tea Cake Die?
Janie Shot Him (Because he lost his mind from rabies)
Which relationship would Nanny be the proudest of?
Joe Starks
"Porch Sitters” Reflection to Community
They come together as a community to pass judgements on their peers creating a social hierarchy from the porch
Who was hard on Janie for choosing to be in love with Tea Cake?
Hezekiah and Mrs. Turner
What was personified as a Monstropolous Beast?
The Hurricane
Who wanted to marry Janie after Joe died
Amos Hicks
Who was Janie the happiest with? Why?
Tea Cake (Teacher Approved Answer)
How Did Joe obtain his Position in Eatonville?
Buying more land, adding a store, adding a streetlight, and eventually obtaining the position of Mayor.