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Beverlee
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Representation of storm(specifically a hurricane), literal and figurative (“fight” at Turner restaurant).
— Dec 27, 2018 11:13AM
Beverlee
is on page 131 of 219
Doubt can kill a relationship (any type, not just romantic). Janie and Tea Cake have reached an understanding of sorts because Janie wants to be Tea Cake’s wife in every way, not excluded b/c of perceived class difference.
— Dec 27, 2018 06:38AM
Beverlee
is on page 116 of 219
Thoughts that came to mind-why is class an issue? Hair is a recurring minor theme-relates texture & length to beauty and class. Ageism, definition of womanhood, emergence of black bourgeoisie. It’s never a good sign when one refuses to consider the not so great things that could happen when building a relationship based on love, must love self first.
— Dec 26, 2018 05:50PM
Beverlee
is on page 94 of 219
General consensus-sometimes you lose in order to gain. Trust the process.
— Dec 26, 2018 06:52AM
Beverlee
is on page 51 of 219
Chapter 3-beginning growth as a woman. I think Janie realizes she needs a deeper relationship than being secure. Chapter 4 asks what is the meaning of man/womanhood? Chapter 5 offers sets up Janie as a pretty wife without a voice. Is that what she wants to be?
— Dec 24, 2018 11:13AM
Beverlee
is on page 21 of 219
Chapter 2 thoughts-transitioning from adolescence to adulthood is not easy for anyone. Janie dreams under a blooming pear tree & an innocent act of kissing Johnny Taylor has severe implications. Nanny reveals key events of Janie’s lineage and her wish for Janie, “ah don’t want yo’ feathers always crumpled by folks throwin’ up things in yo’ face.”
— Dec 23, 2018 10:57AM
Beverlee
is on page 8 of 219
Chapter 1 thought-even in the early years of the 20th century, relationships between people could be downright malicious. As Pheoby says to the women gathered “y’all make me tired. De way you talkin’ you’d think de folks in dis town didn’t do nothin’ in de bed ‘cept praise de Lawd.” She defended her friend Janie against sharp criticism and their delight in a perceived fall from grace.
— Dec 22, 2018 07:13AM
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Dec 25, 2018 10:56AM
Rereading Their Eyes as an adult is a completely different experience versus the first time I read it at age 16. I used to think of the book as a coming of age, she-ro type. I still think that, but I also see the community portrayed for better and worse. It’s sad to know that black women were treated contemptuously back then as it is often times today, particularly if one doesn’t fit a particular model of desirability.
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