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How Does Joe's Influence Over Eatonville

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There is a large presence of power when Joe is introduced into the story. Joe has dominance over Eatonville as well as over Janie. What strived the control over Janie and the people of Eatonville was the desire of power. His power caused the townspeople to appreciate his effort of change in the town however, they also fear his strength. Quickly over time Janie became Joe’s prized possession when Joe starts to gain more and more power. For example, when Joe was chosen to become mayor of Eatonville, a townsperson asked Janie to make a speech. When Janie begins to speak, she was quickly interrupted by Joe who said, "mah wife don't know nothin' 'bout no speech-makin'. She's uh woman and her place is in de home." What Joe fails to realize

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