In chapter 19, Tea Cake’s rabie infection worsens that it begins to make him violent that he attacks Janie, but Janie shoots him in self-defense.

A hurricane hits Eatonville. Janie, Tea Cake, and Motor boat try to escape as the storm worsens. Janie gets attacked by a dog on a cow but Tea Cake saves her but gets bitten in the process.

The hurricane reveals the power of nature over people, which forces Janie and Tea Cake to confront the limits of human control.

Mrs. Turner’s obsession of whiteness creates tension, which shows how racism can exist within the black community and affect relationships.

Tea Cake leaves the house for a couple of days and Janie’s money is missing. Tea cake gambled the money and comes back with more than enough for them.

The town of Eatonville does not approve of Janie’s relationship with Tea Cake, they believe Tea Cake is using her for money.

Janie’s relationship with Tea Cake is starting to feel a different type of love than her other past relationships.

Janie ignores the town gossip about Tea Cake and follows her heart.

Janie experiences a sense of freedom and independence after Joe’s death which is finally symbolized by removing the head rag.

When Joe died, Janie began to reflect on their relationship and now understood the limitations he placed on her.

Janie finally stands u to Joe by confronting his insecurities which marks a turning point where she starts reclaiming her voice.

Janie feels increasingly silenced by Joe that reveals the imbalance of their relationship.

Starks establishes control in Eatonville, and his dominance over Janie shows her voice is being suppressed in the marriage.

Janie begins to realize that her marriage to Logan lacks love, which makers her more open to Starks’ vision of a new and exciting life.

Janie realizes she can’t force herself to love Logan no begins to accept that her marriage is unfulfilling.

Janie realizes that marriage doesn’t guarantee love, marking the end of her innocence and the beginning of her personal growth.