Power dynamics and control are prominent themes in the book "Their Eyes Were Watching God," affecting Janie's relationships and the overall story. The first poem demonstrates the control and ownership in Janie and Jody's relationship, Jody makes her tie her hair up and keep it hidden from others, out of jealousy and to constrain Jaine. Janie's hair is a symbol of her freedom and something she loved about herself, but Jody forces her to keep it hidden allowing him to assert his power over her and take away something he sees as a threat to his control. In the second poem, it is evident that Jody has effectively utilized his power to establish authority over the town and exercise his power over the residents. Becoming Mayor allows him to elevate