This passage is placed soon after the death of Janie’s husband, Jody. This creates an interesting juxtaposition, situating Jody’s death and the freedom of Janie. The freedom of Janie is represented figuratively, through a symbol. That symbol is her hair. She “let down her plentiful hair. The weight…was gone” (Hurston 87). The weight of Jody’s rule over her has been lifted. More figurative language occurs when it says that her voice was made out a man. Literally, this means with Jody, she gained her voice. But on a figurative level, the time she spent with Jody and all that she struggled led her to fight free. Jody made Janie have a voice. The tone of this passage is indifferent. Janie’s husband has just passed away, but she is indifferent about his passing. She’s actually a bit joyous, but must contain this for the townsfolk. So, she acts indifferently, hence the tone.
I like how you mentioned to juxtaposition of Jody's death and Janie's freedom, not very many people mentioned that.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a really good job stating figurative language and the evidence for it. You gave some really good examples and supported your points well. Overall good job, maybe just try to have more fluid sentences.
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ReplyDelete"The freedom of Janie is represented figuratively, through a symbol." This is a smart thing to say because you saying more than just what was in the close reading packet
ReplyDeleteVery good, you mentioned everythin very clear and simple, good job recognizing the hair as a symbol.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how you explained the tone of indifference. Nice explanations.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you explained that Jody was the one who gave Janie her voice.
ReplyDeleteI like you the Analysis and how short and concise it is.
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