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Sheila Arman Mrs. Coghill AP Literature 18 December 2015 Their Eyes Were Watching God Overview Questions 1. Janie’s relationship with her first husband Logan Killicks consists of no true feelings. Her grandmother suggests that she marries this man because of his ability to provide for her and give her the protection she needs. Her grandmother believes that in time, Janie will develop undying love for her husband however she fails to see that. She fulfilled her household duties but after a year of marriage Janie â€Å"noticed that her husband had stopped talking in rhymes to her. He ceased to wonder at her long black hair† (26). From this relationship she learned that â€Å"marriage did not make love† so her â€Å"first dream was dead† (25). Logan’s last name Killicks means a heavy stone or anchor which illustrates how her desired to have a women who would anchor herself to him and listen to him regaurdless since he is the more dominant. When Janie challenges him, he breaks down as he abruptly states that he would â€Å"come in dere and kill [her]† (31) which reflects his las name â€Å"kill†icks. The passion they once had dissipated which left Janie unsatisfied causing her to remarry to another man named Jody Starks. Initially, Janie enjoys being with Starks as he treats her with value and importance. However, soon she recognizes how he is just like Killicks as he treats her like a possession and object of beauty and does not allow her to voice her opinion as she is â€Å"getting’ too moufy† (75). HeShow MoreRelatedThe Book Of Leviticus Singles Out What God Has Done For The Israelites852 Words   |  4 Pagesbook of Deuteronomy singles out what God has done for the Israelites. It also teaches them what they need to do. Obedience and loving the Lord is a major theme. It was written by Moses as a summary of the last 40 years that the Israelites wandered the desert before he died. Deuteronomy stresses the theme of obedience. 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