Book Post-Ch.3

Discussion Questions
  1. Do you think Nanny is being ignorant to how Janie is feeling in her new marriage? Explain.
  2. What are your thoughts between Janie and her husband's relationship? Explain.
  3. Do you think Janie has grown in maturity from what you read in chapter one?
  4. How would you react if you were in Janie's shoes? Would you respect Nanny’s wishes?
  5. What do you think are Nanny’s motives to push Janie to be in this marriage? Do you think Nanny values Janie’s dreams and goals? Why?
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Summary:
Janie got married to Logan Killicks in Nanny’s parlor. Since the beginning, Janie was unsure about her marriage because she doesn’t love Logan and she thinks that all marriages should consist of love. However, people such as her grandmother, say that she should marry him because of his vast amount of land. After about three months, Janie still doesn’t love Logan in any way, so she goes to Nanny, who is at Ms. Washburn’s house, for advice. Nanny greats her with much energy, but as Janie doesn’t respond with much emotion, Nanny suspects Logan is either abusing her, or she’s pregnant. Janie then tells her of her unhappiness and in return, Nanny tells her that love has nothing to do with marriage; therefore, she should deal with it because Logan keeps Janie economically stable. Nanny doesn’t respect Janie’s values, and prays to God for help with Janie. Afterwards, Janie goes back home to her unhappy marriage, and Nanny dies shortly after. The chapter ends with Janie’s realization that marriage in return for land, money, or anything materialistic, doesn’t assure one’s happiness, which is accompanied by love in a marriage.  

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