Question

Describe how Janie has changed by this point in the novel. Why do you think Hurston chose the metaphor, "She was a rut in the road," to describe Janie at age 34?

Answer 1

Answer:

By this point in the novel, Janie has changed as she has begun to do Jody's duties without paying much attention to his arrogant behavior. Hurston seems to have chosen that metaphor to clarify that Janie was now capable of going nowhere.

Explanation:

• The novel has successfully described the journey of a relationship that has went on degrading with time that the couple spent with each other.
• Janie has started believing that the loss of love in the forceful relationship they are in is because Hurston no longer believes that she is an attractive lady.