Their Eyes Were Watching God Characters
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Who is Janie Crawford's first husband?

  • Tea Cake
  • Logan Killicks (correct)
  • Joe Starks
  • Motor Boat
  • What is Nanny Crawford's relationship to Janie?

    Grandmother

    Joe Starks is Janie's second husband who treats her poorly.

    True

    What does Tea Cake teach Janie?

    <p>How to live life naturally and have fun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trait does Mrs. Turner display?

    <p>Bigotry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their traits:

    <p>Nanny Crawford = Values wealth and security Joe Starks = Ambitious and self-centered Tea Cake = Fun and adventurous Pheoby Watson = Loyal friend and confidante</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Janie's grandma, Nanny, want for her?

    <p>Wealth and security through marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first boy that Janie kisses?

    <p>Johnny Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motor Boat is a character who survives the flood by escaping.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Janie Crawford

    • Central character with partial white ancestry, raised by her grandmother Nanny.
    • Initially married to Logan Killicks, whom she leaves for Joe Starks.
    • Learns true love with Tea Cake Woods, later grappling with his sudden death.
    • Embodies dreams and instincts for happiness; her narrative voice intertwines with Hurston’s.

    Nanny Crawford

    • Janie's grandmother, a former slave representing the fears of her era.
    • Values wealth and security, pushes Janie to marry Logan for land.
    • Nanny’s disappointment in her past drives her nurturing of Janie.

    The Washburns

    • Wealthy white family for whom Nanny worked as a nanny.
    • Treated Janie as part of their family, influencing her upbringing.

    Logan Killicks

    • Janie's unloving first husband, significantly older than her.
    • Treats Janie as a possession, lacks emotional connection.
    • His realization of losing Janie to Joe is helpless.

    Joe Starks

    • Ambitious mayor of Eatonville, second husband to Janie.
    • Seeks power through oppressive measures, similar to white supremacy.
    • Provides Janie with material wealth but suppresses her voice.

    Tea Cake (Vergible Woods)

    • Janie's third husband, 12 years younger and embodies adventure.
    • Teaches Janie about love, cultural roots, and natural living.
    • Dies from rabies while saving Janie during a flood.

    Pheoby Watson

    • Janie's best friend and confidante, represents the everyday person.
    • Provides a listening ear and serves as a voice to share Janie's story.
    • Experiences personal growth through Janie's narrative.

    Sam Watson

    • Pheoby's supportive husband; demonstrates loyalty to Janie.
    • Displays impatience for gossip within their community.

    Mrs. Turner

    • A mixed-race restaurant owner with a class-conscious mindset.
    • Disdains her black identity, contrasting with Janie's acceptance.
    • Represents the dangers of rejecting one's cultural heritage.

    The Porch Sitters

    • Community members who gossip and scrutinize Janie’s life.
    • Include a mix of men and women, symbolizing societal judgment.

    The Workers in the Muck

    • Migrant laborers in the Everglades, friends of Tea Cake.
    • Focus on living joyfully rather than engaging in gossip.

    Leafy

    • Janie's mother, whose traumatic experiences shape Nanny's actions.
    • Became an alcoholic after being raped, leading to her troubled life.

    Nunkie

    • A young girl attracted to Tea Cake, representing temptation.

    Johnny Taylor

    • Janie's first kiss, whose encounter prompts Nanny to arrange Janie's marriage.

    Hezekiah

    • A boy who assists Janie after Joe’s death, mimicking Joe humorously.

    Annie Tyler

    • A wealthy widow whose reckless decision to elope with a younger man leads to loss.
    • Serves as a cautionary figure for Janie concerning risky relationships.

    Motor Boat

    • Tea Cake's friend who chooses inaction during the flood; ultimately remains safe.

    Dr. Simmons

    • Noble white character who attempts to save Tea Cake from rabies.
    • Testifies on Janie's behalf during her trial after Tea Cake's death.

    Daisy Blunt

    • Beautiful black girl with white features, reflecting societal beauty standards.

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    Explore the key characters from Zora Neale Hurston's 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. This quiz highlights the main character, Janie Crawford, and her complex relationships. Dive into Janie's journey through love, loss, and independence.

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