Their Eyes Were Watching God chapter 7 and 8 Flashcard

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Who does Jody compare Janie to when insulting her age in Chapter 7?

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Methusala

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How long did Joe wait to seek medical attention from a doctor?

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2 years

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What do the townspeople suspect as Jody grows sicker?

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That Janie is poisoning him.

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What does Jody force Janie to do after seeing other men look at her?

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Tie her hair up in head-rags.

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How does Janie cope with her feelings of being trapped in her marriage?

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She pretends to watch herself from a distance.

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What is the significance of Janie's hair in her relationship with Jody?

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Jody's control over Janie's hair symbolizes his control over her identity and freedom.

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What does Janie's act of tying her hair signify in the context of her marriage?

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It signifies her oppression and the loss of her individuality.

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How does Janie's perception of her marriage change throughout Chapters 7 and 8?

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She begins to feel increasingly trapped and disconnected from her true self.

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What role do the townspeople play in the narrative of Chapters 7 and 8?

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They reflect societal attitudes and judgments towards Janie and Jody's relationship.

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What does Janie's coping mechanism reveal about her character?

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It reveals her resilience and desire for autonomy despite her circumstances.