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How did the town's people feel about Janie going out with Tea Cake?
How did the town's people feel about Janie going out with Tea Cake?
What was Janie's response when Pheoby talked to her about Tea Cake?
What was Janie's response when Pheoby talked to her about Tea Cake?
She said that she always wanted to go to the picnic and do other things but one wouldn't let her.
Why did Janie want to sell the store?
Why did Janie want to sell the store?
She wanted to leave with Tea Cake and she didn't want people to compare him to Joe.
Summarize Janie and Tea Cake's wedding.
Summarize Janie and Tea Cake's wedding.
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What did Janie discover one morning about a week after she was married?
What did Janie discover one morning about a week after she was married?
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What did Janie tell Tea Cake when he returned home after having spent her money?
What did Janie tell Tea Cake when he returned home after having spent her money?
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How did Tea Cake get the money back?
How did Tea Cake get the money back?
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Where did Janie and Tea Cake go and why?
Where did Janie and Tea Cake go and why?
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Describe the muck.
Describe the muck.
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How did Janie feel about her life with Tea Cake?
How did Janie feel about her life with Tea Cake?
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Why did Janie start going to pick beans?
Why did Janie start going to pick beans?
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Describe the incident between Nun Kie.
Describe the incident between Nun Kie.
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Study Notes
Town's Reaction to Janie and Tea Cake
- Townspeople disapproved of Janie's relationship with Tea Cake, believing he would take advantage of her after Joe's death.
- There was societal pressure on Janie as it had only been nine months since her husband's passing.
Janie's Expression of Desire
- Janie expressed to Pheoby her long-held wish to participate in activities like picnics, which she was previously forbidden from enjoying.
Janie's Decision to Sell the Store
- Janie desired to sell the store to escape the comparisons to her late husband, Joe, and to pursue a life with Tea Cake.
Wedding with Tea Cake
- Janie traveled to Jacksonville in a new blue satin dress for her wedding, where Tea Cake greeted her and they went to the preacher’s house to marry.
Discovery after Marriage
- A week post-marriage, Janie discovered that Tea Cake had taken $200 from her while waking up early.
Janie's Warning to Tea Cake
- Upon Tea Cake’s return home after spending her money, Janie jokingly threatened to "kill" him if he ever left her for fun without her.
Tea Cake's Money Recovery Method
- Tea Cake recovered the lost money by gambling, winning a total of $320.
Journey to the Everglades
- Janie and Tea Cake went to the Everglades to work picking beans, which was a significant change in their lifestyle.
Description of the Muck
- The muck refers to an area in the Everglades near the towns of Clewiston and Belle Glade, known for its agricultural production, including sugar cane, string beans, and tomatoes.
Janie's Life with Tea Cake
- Janie found joy in her life with Tea Cake, appreciating both the labor and social aspects, and enjoyed the sense of freedom it brought her.
Reason for Picking Beans
- Janie started picking beans because Tea Cake expressed that he missed her presence while working.
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Explore key concepts and character interactions from Chapters 12 to 15 of 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. These flashcards provide insights into Janie's relationships and the societal views surrounding her choices. Test your understanding of the material as you delve into Janie's evolving narrative.
