Comments by Sumitra Nair Most recent public comments by Sumitra Nair https://nowcomment.com/users/145131 A truly tragic ending, even though Janie got to live the life she wanted, she lost the one person who really did love her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306006 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306006 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:33:13 -0700 The first time she actually felt grief, Tea Cake was the only reason she really wanted to even stay in that town. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306005 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306005 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:32:20 -0700 It's nice that some people understand her actions, both of them were the victim in this case. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306004 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:31:29 -0700 Foreshadowing the ending perhaps? It'd be terrible if he succumbs to rabies though, the moments Janie spent with him might have been her happiest. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306003 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306003 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:28:25 -0700 Janie's becoming better at shooting than him, it's nice that he isn't too jealous of her skill. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306002 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306002 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:27:14 -0700 The fact that even in death, segregation still exists is astonishing. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306001 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306001 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:26:11 -0700 The author makes use of disturbing imagery here to portray the violence nature brings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3306000 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:25:18 -0700 Tea Cake's pride might be his very downfall, nearly all of Janie's husbands have had it as their fatal flaw. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305999 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:23:23 -0700 I think they should listen to the Native Americans and take heed their warning. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305998 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:22:37 -0700 It's hard to tell whether their relationship is good or not, they seem happy but there are brief moments of toxicity. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305997 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305997 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:21:47 -0700 Even though he tried to help, she still resented him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305996 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305996 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:20:05 -0700 You can tell he's trying really hard to handle Ms. Turner and be cordial with her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305995 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305995 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:18:05 -0700 I feel like that kind of came out of no where, didn't expect him to do that after all that set up, but neither did Janie I guess. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305994 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371428?scroll_to=3305994 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:16:05 -0700 It's nice that they don't care about other people's opinions on their relationship, they have trust in one another. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305993 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305993 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:14:20 -0700 It's nice that they have healthy communication, this builds a strong foundation for a good relationship. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305990 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305990 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:12:32 -0700 I feel like Mrs. Turner has a lot of internalized racism that was perpetuated by society. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305989 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305989 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:11:05 -0700 A bit mean to bring down other women, but at least it shows his loyalty. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305988 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305988 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:10:04 -0700 At least he reassures her of his feelings, interesting way to end an argument I guess. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305986 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305986 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:09:05 -0700 Before it was always the men who were jealous, this time it was her who's jealous. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305985 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305985 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:07:44 -0700 Even though she held high status there, she always felt suffocated by the expectations, here she can cut loose and be free. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305984 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:06:39 -0700 Joe used to complain about Janie's cooking, so this further shows how much better her relationship with Tea Cake is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305983 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:05:37 -0700 Shows a lot of his positive qualities and contrasts him with Joe, while Joe commanded attention, Tea Cake drew it naturally with his good personality. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305982 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305982 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:04:46 -0700 I feel like this might come back later on, there might be a moment where she'll need to use these skills. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305981 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305981 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:03:44 -0700 Feels rather ominous, I feel like he might not be telling the whole truth and might actually take her money. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305980 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305980 Mon, 13 May 2024 05:01:26 -0700 The age difference is super weird, the fact that she goes out with boys in their teens too is kinda gross. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305979 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305979 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:57:58 -0700 I feel like I can relate to this sentence, the kind of giddy anticipation and nervousness that comes when embarking on a new chapter in life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305978 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:56:30 -0700 Feels like foreshadowing for things to come, everytime Janie felt positive about her new relationship, it's never gone well for her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305977 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371427?scroll_to=3305977 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:55:11 -0700 Based on the contents of the first chapter, I'm worried for how this relationship will deteriorate. I really hope Janie finds someone who actually makes her happy. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305976 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305976 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:54:04 -0700 She recognizes that the life her grandmother wanted for her wasn't the one she wants, and that life was shaped by a dated view of the world brought upon by her horrible treatment during slavery. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305975 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305975 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:52:35 -0700 How long is she even expected to grieve, they should be happy that she's taking initiative in her own life for once. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305974 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305974 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:51:16 -0700 They only see Janie as her relationship to Joe and her status, they don't see her for the real person she is and don't think about what she really feels. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305973 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305973 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:50:16 -0700 She isn't even that old, shows how deep Joe's comments about her age really affected her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305972 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:49:06 -0700 The pear tree symbolism returns, representing Janie's hopes that he could genuinely be a good person. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305971 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305971 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:48:31 -0700 The two are becoming closer, unlike Joe, Tea cake seems to appreciate Janie's hair, showing him in a more favorable light. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305970 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305970 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:46:40 -0700 Interesting that she's worried about the age difference between her and Tea Cake while no one was worried about the age difference between her and Logan. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305969 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:44:43 -0700 Finally the introduction of Tea Cake, the way the author set his name up in the beginning creates a feeling of suspense. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305968 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:43:47 -0700 Feels like this new guy values her a bit more than Joe, this phrase shows the contrast between her old relationship versus her potential new one. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305967 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305967 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:42:18 -0700 This is similar to the start of her and Joe's relationship, there might be the possibility that this will be the next suitor. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305966 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305966 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:40:27 -0700 Janie's spent too much time having to worry about what others think of her, this reflects the beginning of the book where all the townsfolk gossip about her return. It's like they can't get their eyes off her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305965 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305965 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:39:07 -0700 Even after his death, Joe's presence still remains, like a ghost haunting her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305964 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305964 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:37:48 -0700 Seems quite sudden for her to immediately to get married again, it feels like the townspeople don't really see her as a person and value her beauty and status above everything else. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305963 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371426?scroll_to=3305963 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:36:50 -0700 With her hair symbolising freedom, this scene shows her taking back the control of her life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305962 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305962 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:34:07 -0700 Interesting way to show age, it's true that as you get older the skin does start to sag. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305947 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305947 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:32:13 -0700 His desire to have complete control will probably end up driving her away, just like Logan. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305946 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305946 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:31:48 -0700 Shows how much their relationship has soured over the years, even Logan never hit her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305945 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305945 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:30:58 -0700 He feels self concious because she still looks good, he wants to bring her down with him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305930 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305930 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:27:38 -0700 She became adjusted to this restrictive lifestyle, slowly losing her indiviudal freedoms. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305929 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305929 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:26:23 -0700 Why would then stand on the dead mule? Seems kind of gross. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305928 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305928 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:25:21 -0700 I think it's crazy that Joe won't let Janie attend the mule funeral even though it was her idea. He barely lets her have any fun. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305927 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305927 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:23:38 -0700 Janie's hair is a representation of her freedom, tying it up shows how Joe is trying to restrict that. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305926 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305926 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:20:42 -0700 The town clearly grows to dislike Joe, but because of his commanding presence, they become complacent under fear. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305925 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305925 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:19:14 -0700 Janie is starting to feel the cracks of their relationship start to deepen. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305924 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3305924 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:15:47 -0700 One of the first negatives seen in Joe, where she sees a glimpse into what he really thinks of her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3298179 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371429?scroll_to=3298179 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:12:04 -0700 The author uses a lot of spring imagery to represent hope and love. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298178 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:51:56 -0700 Shows Janie developing her sense of self worth and begins dreaming of higher aspirations https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298177 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298177 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:51:24 -0700 Logan's true colors begin to show https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298176 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298176 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:50:10 -0700 I love how the author uses nature as symbolism to show Janie's growth and maturity. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298161 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298161 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:51:04 -0700 I wish the author would've talked a little more about how Nanny's death affected Jannie, wrapping this up in one paragraph seems too little for how important she was in her life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298159 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298159 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:50:29 -0700 I feel like Nanny's experiences keep her from understanding Janie's aspirations. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298157 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298157 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:49:02 -0700 I think that her grandma trying to marry her off to someone way older and not letting her experience growth and maturity is terrible, and shows what life was like back then and how far things have changed. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298154 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:21:15 -0700 The way the author uses the imagery of nature to show Janie discovering the concepts of marriage and love is really good. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298153 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298153 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:19:55 -0700 I thought that was really interesting that Jannie didn't know her own skin tone. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298152 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298152 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:07:17 -0700 Pretty accurate to the way gossipers act. Always willing to speak ill about another person but act sweet to their faces. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298151 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298151 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:54:09 -0700 Possibly referring to her past rather than an actual person, the author makes good use of personification to add meaning to the statement. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298150 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298150 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:50:24 -0700 A glimpse into the author's opinion on the way women think, most likely based on her own experiences. Possibly an insight into the overall themes of the story. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298149 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=3298149 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:48:51 -0700 By saying "he had left his footprints in the sky," personifies the sun and adds to the visual imagery https://nowcomment.com/documents/371412?scroll_to=3288394 https://nowcomment.com/documents/371412?scroll_to=3288394 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:03:50 -0700