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Exploring Identity, Culture, and Oppression in Janie's Journey

In the latter chapters of the narrative, Janie's pursuit of self-discovery unfolds against a backdrop of cultural richness and harsh realities. Faced with oppression from both her partner TC and societal norms, Janie must navigate her identity within the framework of black culture. As she grapples with external and internal struggles—symbolized through the stark contrast between her voice and the brutality she endures—she ultimately learns the importance of self-fulfillment. The story grapples with themes of God, nature, and the dynamics of power, ultimately leading Janie to a profound understanding of her own horizon.

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Exploring Identity, Culture, and Oppression in Janie's Journey

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  1. Chapter 16 – Mrs. Turner • Janie must defend black culture to another black woman • Puritan view of God is seen here – a God that is intertwined with Death and Suffering • We have yet to see Janie’s God – but hers is separate from Death and Doubt

  2. Chapter 17 • TC beats Janie to show his power • Most of the novel celebrates black culture – here there is an exploration of the bad side of black culture • TC liberates Janie in many ways, but he still oppresses her as a woman • The other men admire her dark bruises – maybe this is a hatred for her light skin? • Janie’s voice is not heard at all in this chapter • Men intentionally destroy Mrs. Turner’s restaurant • Mr. & Mrs. Turner are cowardly figures

  3. Chapter 18 • The wisdom of people who watch nature and God is exemplified • Seminoles, animals leave • TC says they must be wrong because “they’ve always been wrong” • He doesn’t want to leave because he might lose potential money • Wealth never brings happiness • Those closest with nature understand God’s signals • They finally “watch God” – but it is forced

  4. Chapter 19 • Climax • TC must bury victims • Shows the difference between black and white • Jim Crow Law – separate but equal • Whites get coffins, blacks do not • TC teaches Janie to shoot, but she uses this skill to kill him (irony) • Janie wears overalls to the funeral • Exemplifies her true self • Her reaching the Horizon

  5. Chapter 20 • Janie understands her Horizon • She finds out that you need to live for yourself • People must do things for themselves to be fulfilled • Going to God and watching God • Hurricane exemplifies this • Reduces people to animals

  6. Chapter 20 • Janie understands her Horizon • She finds out that you need to live for yourself • People must do things for themselves to be fulfilled • Going to God and watching God • Hurricane exemplifies this • Reduces people to animals • Meaning behind this and it’s connection to nature?

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