In my opinion, I think Janie was hesitant to speak at the trial due to the fact that she was truly distraught and saddened over the passing of Tea Cake. This reaction from Janie is almost the polar opposite response compared to the almost forced mourning for Jody. When jody died, Janie wore traditional widow's clothes which seemed almost like mask for her true lack of emotion. When Tea Cake died, Janie wore overalls to hide the fact that she was mourning him, it was a front to hide her true emotions. Hiding her emotions has been something that Janie has been doing this entire story.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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OG i agree somewhat on your post, it was pretty short but explained a part of why she was quiet during the trial. I dont think that she was quiet just because she was sorrow about her tradgic loss but also because she finally found her voice. I also agree that Janie has been hiding her true emotions throughout the novel because of her past husbands and how they put her down. Great post though!
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