You find freedom inside- nowhere else. In the heart of every human being is that one space which is free, which is filled with Peace, and which is full of Love” (Rawat). In the novel ,Their Eyes Were Watching God, is a story of a girl growing into womanhood on the journey to feel the meaning of true love and to feel the importance of self needs . From one relationship to another Janie has constantly had her power stripped from her; being oppressed Janie finally takes control of her life without the demands of her ex three husbands and also establishes her freedom which brings out the heroine in her to becoming a more independent women. Janie's first marriage with Logan Killicks was arranged by her Nanny who she looks up to as her mother.
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Jody was different from Logan in many ways. Logan did all the hard laboring while Janie cooked and clean for him while Jody showered her with materialist items pretty much buying her love. Together they built the town of Eatonville with the knowledge that Jody had from when he had lived in Middle Georgia. With Jody being mayor Janie was exposed to a life of power. The town folks had no faith that Jody could do such a thing but he did the impossible and made Eatonville a reality. Yet many people was afraid of Jody because he knew more then them and was built very sturdy. “The town had a basketful of feelings good and bad about Joe’s positions and possessions, but none had the temerity to challenge him. They bowed down to him rather, because he was allow these things, and then again he was all of these things because the town bowed down” (Hurston 50). Many only saw Janie just as the mayor’s wife and nothing more. At the store where Janie’s work throughout the day many come by and strike up a conversation with Jody but not with her and if Janie does try to her input in Jody will always be there to shut her down and put her to work. That's when Janie realized that she don't love Jody just the idea of him because Jody only sees Janie as trophy wife instead of an actual person. Since Jody is a woman he her to have no intelligence and have the right to hold authority over her. The marriage turns from loving each other to relenting one another. “The bed was no longer a daisy-field for her and Joe to play in. It was a place where she went and laid down when she was sleepy and tired” (Hurston 71). The death of Jody set Janie free emotionally and spiritually. She burnt all her head rags and wear her hair in one long
Jody was different from Logan in many ways. Logan did all the hard laboring while Janie cooked and clean for him while Jody showered her with materialist items pretty much buying her love. Together they built the town of Eatonville with the knowledge that Jody had from when he had lived in Middle Georgia. With Jody being mayor Janie was exposed to a life of power. The town folks had no faith that Jody could do such a thing but he did the impossible and made Eatonville a reality. Yet many people was afraid of Jody because he knew more then them and was built very sturdy. “The town had a basketful of feelings good and bad about Joe’s positions and possessions, but none had the temerity to challenge him. They bowed down to him rather, because he was allow these things, and then again he was all of these things because the town bowed down” (Hurston 50). Many only saw Janie just as the mayor’s wife and nothing more. At the store where Janie’s work throughout the day many come by and strike up a conversation with Jody but not with her and if Janie does try to her input in Jody will always be there to shut her down and put her to work. That's when Janie realized that she don't love Jody just the idea of him because Jody only sees Janie as trophy wife instead of an actual person. Since Jody is a woman he her to have no intelligence and have the right to hold authority over her. The marriage turns from loving each other to relenting one another. “The bed was no longer a daisy-field for her and Joe to play in. It was a place where she went and laid down when she was sleepy and tired” (Hurston 71). The death of Jody set Janie free emotionally and spiritually. She burnt all her head rags and wear her hair in one long