Janie felt alive, joyful, and fulfilled when Tea Cake was in her life. He brought out a new sense of freedom and adventure within her, allowing her to fully embrace her true self and experience love in a way she had never before.
18 months
to show dat he was the man
Tea Cake came into the store while Janie was working at the counter to buy cigarettes and that is how they met.
Tea Cake teaches Janie how to shoot a rifle for sport and how to play checkers for leisure.
He tries to shoot Janie because he is convinced that she is cheating on him with Mrs. Turner's brother. She realizes that he is no longer her lover but someone who is taken by disease. Janie shoots Tea Cake to protect herself.
In "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Janie is the one who flirts with Tea Cake. Their relationship develops as they grow closer and fall in love with each other.
In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie says Tea Cake is a glance from God because he is, as far as she is concerned, proof that God's eyes are watching hers back. Janie's relationship with Tea Cake is complicated, certainly, but at least at the beginning, he is a blessing. He is a gift from God--again, proof that God acknowledges and approves that the characters watch Him. Notice I didn't say "know Him well" or even "like" Him. But they do watch to see what He will do next in the sense that they watch their lives unfold. Janie sees Tea Cake as possibly being the partner God has given her as she moves "to the horizon" of her life.
Janie learns from Pheoby that the townspeople have been gossiping about her and Tea Cake, assuming that their marriage was just a way for Tea Cake to take advantage of her. Pheoby reassures Janie that true love is rare and they should not worry about what others say.
Janie met Tea Cake when he saved her from a rabid dog in the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. Tea Cake impressed Janie with his bravery and fearless nature, sparking a connection between them that eventually led to a romantic relationship.
Tea Cake teaches Janie how to shoot a rifle and how to fish effectively. Janie becomes a proficient student in these activities, showcasing her willingness to learn and adapt to new experiences.
In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie Crawford is married three times: first to Logan Killicks, then to Jody (or Joe) Starks, and finally to Vergible Woods (nicknamed Tea Cake).
Tea Cake is younger than Janie and not from Eatonville, which goes against societal norms at the time. The townspeople are also suspicious of his intentions towards Janie and worry about her reputation.
Janie and Tea Cake helped to rebuild their community after the hurricane, assisting in repairing homes and helping their neighbors recover from the devastation. They also continued to work in the Everglades, despite the challenges caused by the natural disaster.