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For what reason do Janie and Joe argue at the store?
After the funeral, vultures descend on the animal’s carcass. At the store, Jody and Janie argue. She accuses him of being no fun and he argues that he is just being responsible. Although she disagrees, she decides to hold her tongue.
What did Janie dislike about the store?
What does Janie like and dislike about the store? Janie likes the store when she gets to talk to the townspeople and listen to the general gossip. She dislikes having to run around and complete difficult orders, and she hates the head rags she has to wear.
What does Janie do that upsets Joe and triggered the argument in the store in Chapter 7?
He berates Janie for her aging to make himself feel better. 77. What does Janie do that upsets Joe in the store in Chapter 7? She gets fed up and makes fun of his aging body.
What did Janie tell Joe just before he died?
What did Janie tell Joe just before he died? She told him he really didn’t know her, that she had a lot of sympathy but he would never let her use it. What was the only change people saw in Janie after Joe’s funeral?
How does Joe insult Janie What does she say about him to retaliate?
How does Joe insult Janie? What does she say about him to retaliate? He keeps talking about her age and how she looks like an “old hen”. Janie insults Jody’s sagging body and how he looks like the “change of life” when naked.
What does Janie burn the night of the funeral?
Summary: Chapter 9 After Jody’s elaborate funeral, Janie begins her period of mourning. On the inside she feels released and joyous, but she maintains a sad face for the outside world. The only noticeable change is that she begins wearing her hair in a long braid again, having burned all of her head rags.
How did Joe Starks treat Janie?
How does Joe Starks treat Janie? Joe Starks treats Janie well in some ways: He builds her a big house and gives her nice clothes, and she gets the respect due to the wife of the mayor. However, Joe is also very domineering and jealous. He makes Janie cover her hair so other men can’t see it.