Question

What does Janie think of as a warning about what Tea Cake might do to her?

Phoeby Watson

Joe Starks

Annie Taylor

Nanny

Answer 1

In Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Janie thinks of her grandmother, Nanny, as a warning about what Tea Cake might do to her. Nanny had previously experienced pain and disappointment in her own life, and her protective instincts lead her to be wary of Janie's relationships, particularly with men. Janie's awareness of her grandmother's struggles influences her perspective on love and relationships as she navigates her feelings for Tea Cake.