Chapter 20

“Ah ain’t satisfied with mahself no mo’.” (Chapter 20, pg. 192)

Phoeby had gotten to a point in her life where she was giving up. Because her relationships didn’t turn out the way she wanted them to either. So she told Janie that she wasn’t feeling herself anymore. And that she wanted to go and do some stuff that was going to make her happy.

Chapter 19

“Where we goin’, Tea Cake?” (Chapter 19, pg. 168)

Janie had been in a dirty place for like two days. And Tea Cake wanted to get her out of there, and get her into some place where she would be comfortable. By this time they were still waiting to see what God plans were for them next. So they had to be patient.

“Ah got money on me, Janie. Dey can’t bother me.” (Chapter 19, pg. 169)

Tea Cake was telling Janie that he had money and that she had nothing to worry about because there were some people looking for Tea Cake at that time. And Tea Cake wanted Janie to know that everything would be ok.

Chapter 18

“Going to high ground. Saw-grass bloom. Hurricane coming.” (Chapter 18, pg. 154)
This chapter was where everyone had gotten word that there was a Hurricane headed that way. Everyone was a little frightened and this so Tea Cake was telling them where he and Janie were going to wait out the Hurricane.

“De Indians gahn east, man. It’s dangerous.” (Chapter 18, pg. 156)

Tea Cake was stressing to everyone that it was getting really bad out, and that everyone needed to get into a safe place. And that the Indians was just as scared because the Hurricane was hitting there territories first.

Chapter 17

“Tea Cake, you sho is a lucky man.” (Chapter 17, pg. 147)

When this quote was sad it was not said in a good way. At this part in the book Tea Cake had been hitting on Janie. And you could see the bruises that he left when he was done. They were noticeable, which made everyone in the town worried.

“Mah Junie is uh high time woman and useter things.” (Chapter 17, pg. 148)

I think that Tea Cake was trying to cover up all the things he has done to Janie. By making it seem like they relationship was just the best thing there was and it wasn’t. Janie knew what was going on but she was afraid to admit the truth. S she tried handling things on her own.

Chapter 16

“Tain’t de poorness, its de color and de features.” (Chapter 16, pg. 141)

Janie was explaining that it’s not how much money you may have and make. But it’s the way you carry and handle you. I think that this is a true statement, because most of the times that are the first thing a girl look at. How you take care of yourself means a lot.

“Course she is. She got some non-count brother she wants yuh tuh hook up wid and take keer of Ah reckon.” (Chapter 16, pg. 143)

I think that this quote mean, like if you had a friend who told you that she had a brother that she wanted you to meet. And she knows that he is broke bumpy and etc. And it takes someone else to tell you that she is trying to set you up. So that he can take you money.

Chapter 15

“Ah believe you been messin’ round her! (Chapter 15, pg. 137)

Janie had come to a conclusion that Tea Cake was cheating on her. And of course Tea Cake denied it. Tea Cake told her that he would never cheat on her. And that what she been hearing was rumors. Then after that was said they got into an argument, and they fought.

“Whut would Ah do wid dat lil Chunk of a woman wid you around?” (Chapter 15, pg. 138)

Tea Cake was still trying to get Janie to understand that he was not cheating. And that he wouldn’t put a woman before her. Rather they are big or small. She is the only one that he wants to be with and is going to be with. He also mentioned that Janie can be they type of person who makes you want to forget everything.

Chapter 14

“Less go intuh Palm Beach and spend some of our money.” (Chapter 14, pg. 131)

Janie and Tea Cake were just talking about going to the woods to hunt. And then Tea Cake told Janie to go into town with him and spend there money. Tea Cake was finally coming to the conclusion that Janie wanted to spend the money as well. Especially because it was her money.

“You don’t think Ah’m tryin’ tuh git outa takin’ keer uh yuh, do yuh, Janie, ‘ cause Ah ast yuh tuh work long side uh me?” (Chapter 14, pg. 133)

At this point, Tea Cake was trying to make sure that him and Janie was on the same page. He didn’t want Janie to feel like he was using her to do his work. But that he just wanted her to help him get it done. And he wanted to do it together.