Monday, May 7, 2012

Do Now: Janie has been married twice. She is 40 years old and a rich widow. Based on her previous marital experiences, what type of relationship will she want now? Why?
Classwork: Their Eyes Were Watching God excerpts:

1 "Somebody wanted her to play. Somebody thought it natural for her to play. ( p.116)
             checkers, fishing, piano playing...
2. "Dat long-legged Tea Cake ain't got doodly squat. He ain't got no business makin' hissef Familiar with nobody lak you."
3. "He's trading on being younger than me. Getting ready to laugh at me for being an old fool." (p.126)
4. "Nobody on earth can hold a candle tuh you, baby. You got de keys to de kingdom." (p. 131)
Homework: Answer the reading questions for this segment of the novel. Test: 1-9 on Wednesday!