Immediately after this incident, Janie wish to experience what she has just seen becomes a need for her. Actually, Janie was caught by Nanny kissed. The kiss with Johnny Taylor indicates the internal changes Janie lives. Stimulated by her libido, Janie tries consciously the experience of being loved. That transformation points out the new stage of Janie's life. It also shows the emergence of ne features in Janie's character: the desire to love as it is stated in the novel: ''That was the end of her childhood'' (25). So Nanny arranged a marriage that assures economic security as well as protection from being exposed to any sexual harassment. The impact of slavery upon the grandmother contributes to Janie's journey of self realization. Nanny's narration of her past meant to open Janie's eyes to the dangers she might encounter. Thus, Nanny's intention telling her story to her granddaughter raises Janie's awareness of what the black women suffered and justifies her fears to save Janie. The view of the grandmother in way or another contributes to Janie's raising awareness of the devils of men mainly the white ones. The Grandmother depiction of her past is a recognizable factor in Janie's self-construction. In this context, Zahra Mahdian Fard and Bahman Zarrinjooee comment on Nanny's speech …show more content…
Janie's marriage to Logan is considered a turning point when she struggles with her id and superego. First of all, she convinces herself to get married under the pressure of her grandmother despite the fact of her wish to marry after an experience of love. Secondly, she struggles with husband, older than her, who treats her as worker not a wife. Logan needs a wife who is strong and looks after his farm. Janie needs a loving husband who meets her dreams and satisfies her sexual and emotional desires: "Ah wants things sweet wid mah marriage lak when you situnder a pear tree and think. Ah . . .