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Character Analysis: Not Gon Cry

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“Not Gon Cry”, reflects Janie’s long and unhappy marriage with Jody. With her initial meeting with Jody, Janie seemed to have felt love at first sight. This added to her facile decision to leave Logan for Jody. Mary J. Blige sings, “I know there are no guarantees in love you take your chances”, and that’s exactly what Janie did by fleeing. Janie took a big risk by going away in a new town with Jody. Jody becomes the mayor of the new town, and starts to create new things. In becoming the mayor, Jody speaks to the citizens of the town, who encourage his wife, Janie to speak. Jody refutes that suggestion, claiming women are meant to stay at home and not speak. Janie resents Jody for that remark, and realises their marriage will go in a decline.
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