Tea Cake goes out while Janie is packing up their things because he wants to play a game of dice with his friends. He does not think packing is important and prioritizes having fun with his friends instead.
Tea Cake came into the store while Janie was working at the counter to buy cigarettes and that is how they met.
Tea Cake teaches Janie how to shoot a rifle and how to fish effectively. Janie becomes a proficient student in these activities, showcasing her willingness to learn and adapt to new experiences.
Tea Cake teaches Janie how to shoot a rifle for sport and how to play checkers for leisure.
He tries to shoot Janie because he is convinced that she is cheating on him with Mrs. Turner's brother. She realizes that he is no longer her lover but someone who is taken by disease. Janie shoots Tea Cake to protect herself.
Janie learns from Pheoby that the townspeople have been gossiping about her and Tea Cake, assuming that their marriage was just a way for Tea Cake to take advantage of her. Pheoby reassures Janie that true love is rare and they should not worry about what others say.
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In "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Janie is the one who flirts with Tea Cake. Their relationship develops as they grow closer and fall in love with each other.
Janie met Tea Cake when he saved her from a rabid dog in the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. Tea Cake impressed Janie with his bravery and fearless nature, sparking a connection between them that eventually led to a romantic relationship.
to show dat he was the man
Tea Cake is younger than Janie and not from Eatonville, which goes against societal norms at the time. The townspeople are also suspicious of his intentions towards Janie and worry about her reputation.
while tea cake tells him how he beat Janie. sopdebottom claims that you cant beat other women like that because they'll fight back and do things such as scream and tell everyone
In "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston, Janie wears a dark blue dress that Tea Cake likes on her.