Summary Of Janie By Zora Neale

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Next, Janie marries Joe Starks and they go to Eatonville, Florida, a town created entirely by and for blacks. When they first arrive into town they quickly realize the town is in desperate need for leadership. Janie volunteers Joe to become major because of his wealth and his strong personality. Joe also buys a grocery store and has Janie work there. At this point in the novel Janie is content, but soon after the true colors of Joe start to emerge. He forces her to wrap up her hair as a symbol of submission to him. He also does not let her go out and socialize, but keeps her in so the other people do not lust over her. He then buys the mule from Matt Bonner in the interest of Janie and he does not use the mule, but lets it rest instead. The

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