Stating that “everything in the world had a strong rattle” is an exaggerated statement, but serves to illustrate the overwhelming effects of the storm.

like the town at the beginning of the novel, they are starting to craft thier own version of Janie’s story, one barely based in reality

especially in these long stretches of dialogue

were possesive and used her for their own gain while she was left to struggle beneath them

where joe was very serious and didn’t really joke around, much less make people laugh, Tea Cake is filled with joy and laughter

how interesting would it be if the seeds turned out to be pear seeds and its a full circle.

Janie isn’t very independent throughout the story; she quite literally puts her life in the hands of multiple men in hopes of a better life and never quite cares about her independence and identity in the matter. But when Tea Cake attacks her, this is the first point she has to take matters into her own hands to protect her life.

Arguably, hair in this story plays a more significant part in racial status than the color of the character’s skin.

to cage her or put her on a pedastal

The incorporation of the title and the invocation that is brings up to the reader makes the whole storm feel like a divine intervention. The religious aspect of this storm, where there had been no rain for so long, and once there was a message that a storm of great magnitude was coming from an unexpected messager (the natives), no one believed it but a few. It gives the image of Noah’s ark especially as those who forgone the warning must wait and pray to God.

Tea Cake, a younger girl that is more carefree and youthful, and Janie, an older more who biracial and is rich.