Their Eyes Were Watching God Flashcards

Who is the main character? The main character is Janie Crawford. What is her situation at the beginning of the novel? She is returning home after having been gone for some time. What was Janie’s most noticeable physical characteristic? She…

Tries to flirt with Tea-Cake and incurs Janie’s wrath Nunkie Becomes mayor of Eatonville Joe Starks The light of Janie’s life Tea-Cake Continually shoes contempt for Black people Mrs. Turner Her husband is scared of her and she wants to…

The phrase “starched and ironed her face” is best interpreted to mean that JanieA) kept her composure by doing household choresB) stiffened her resolve to confront painful reminders of her pastC) erected a facade appropriate to a formal occasionD) resolved…

What ideas does Janie have about love? She believed that being married will cause love. What does Janie believe will happen after she and Logan get married? She believes that once they are married that she will love him. She…

How has Janie’s marriage to Logan changed since they were first married? Logan doesn’t show much love or attention; he wants Janie to work hard labor next to him. What does Logan want Janie to do with the mule he…

He made that poor piano moan with melody. O Blues!Swaying to and fro on his rickety stoolHe played that sad raggy tune like a musical fool. Sweet Blues!Coming from a black man’s soul. O Blues! The phrases “O Blues!” and…

Chapter 1 As the sun sets in a southern town, a mysterious woman trudges down the main road. The local residents, gathered on Pheoby Watson’s porch, know her, and they note her muddy overalls with satisfaction. Clearly resentful, they talk…

Which excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God is the best example of regional dialect? “Shucks! If dat’s her notion she’s barkin’ up de wrong tree. Mah hands is full already.”” “Thanky Ma’am. Ah hates dat woman lak poison. Keep…

Who is the main character? Janie Crawford What is her situation at the beginning of the novel? She is returning home after being gone for some time. What is Janie’s most noticeable physical characteristic? She had beautiful, long dark hair.…

To whom does Janie tell her story in the novel? Phoeby What do we know for certain about Janie’s father? he runs away For whom does Nanny work? the Washburns Who says, “Dey all useter call me Alphabet ’cause so…