There no correct way to love someone, or how two souls show each other affection. As one grows through life they develop understanding of the kind of love that does not satisfy their desire, their own self by knowing what they gravitate toward, and what kind of love is just a fantasy and does not reflect reality. In the book Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, the main character Janis Crawford jumps through life experimenting with different partners that show her different styles of love. As the book unfold Janis gains more knowledge about what kind of love she is seeking and what kind of partner will help her open her soul. Janis’ near-perfect partner Tea Cake gives her the love and respect to grow. After being with man …show more content…
This drive for social interaction is driven by Killicks and Sparks hatred toward Janis talking and participating in the community. They establish an understanding by discussing how each of them feels,“ ‘You don’t think Ah’m tryin’ tuh git outa takin’ keer uh yuh, do yuh, Jaine, ‘cause Ah ast yuh tuh work long side uh me?’ Tea Cake asked her... ‘Ah naw, honey, Ah laks it. It’s mo’ nicer than settin’ round dese quartures all day. Clerkin’ in dat store wuz hard, but heah, we ain’t got nothin’ tuh do but do our work and come home and love’ ”(133). In her relationship with Tea Cake, Janis is able to be honest without fear of punishment. This allows her to grow and develop her own being alongside of Tea Cake. Unlike Janis’ past husband Tea Cake allowed Janis to do as she pleased, she did not have to hunt or go fish with him, or watch him gamble, or even work in the field. Tea Cake was merely a conduit in which Janis was allowed to grow from. Through him Janis was able to know what she liked and what she did not, speak her mind without fear of backlash, and able to show her love unconditionally. Tea Cake and Janis grew together, nourishing each other with positive energy and love, not control and punishment that was expressed by Killicks and