The Influence Of Janie Crawford In Their Eyes Were Watching God

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Janie Crawford was influenced for better and for worse by many people throughout the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. She was pushed towards comfort by Nanny, harder work by Logan, and a higher status by Joe. Mrs. Turner pushed Janie to look down on her own race and people. Finally, Janie’s dream of true love was fulfilled when she met Tea Cake. Although Nanny, Logan, Joe, and Mrs. Turner all had an influence on Janie, Tea Cake’s influence was the most significant because he allowed Janie to realize her dreams and led her to become a stronger individual; accomplishing both without infringing on her independence.
Tea Cake enabled Janie to become a stronger individual by encouraging her speak her mind, and by exposing her to new experiences.