Janie: I believe that the story is centered on Janie’s relationships with other people, but that’s only a cover up for her search for spiritual enlightenment and to search for her own identity. It’s not about her finding a partner, but rather a quest for a secure sense of independence.
Tea Cake: He functions as the first step to help drive Janie toward her goals. Unlike the other men in Janie’s life, Tea Cake plays only a supporting role that helps Janie develop. I feel his purpose for teaching her how to shoot a gun and how to better understand herself was help Janie fine happiness and security within herself and not in someone else.
Jody Starks: Jody is the exact opposite of Tea Cake. He’s cruel, conceited, and uninterested in Janie as a person. Although they do marry each other, Jody only sees Janie as an object he could use for schemes. All Jody wants is to have his way all the time. I believe it’s just a reflection of the values he holds and the way he understands his relation to the world.
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