Their Eyes Were Watching God Chapter 3

Front

What does Janie believe marriage means?

Back

Love and companionship.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Why did Janie visit Nanny?

Back

To talk about Logan.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Where did Janie and Logan get married?

Back

In Nanny's parlor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What realization does Janie have about marriage and love?

Back

Love is not guaranteed in marriage.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does Janie understand about the world?

Back

The words of the trees and the wind, the world is a stallion rolling in the blue pasture, and God creates a new world every day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

What is the significance of Nanny in Janie's life?

Back

Nanny represents traditional values and the expectations of marriage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does Janie's view of love evolve throughout the story?

Back

Janie learns that love is complex and not solely defined by marriage.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What role does nature play in Janie's understanding of life?

Back

Nature symbolizes freedom and the beauty of life, contrasting with her struggles.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does Janie's hair symbolize in the novel?

Back

Janie's hair symbolizes her independence and individuality.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How does Janie's relationship with Logan differ from her ideal of love?

Back

Logan represents a practical, loveless marriage, contrasting with Janie's dreams of romantic love.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6