Question

Jody’s requirement that Janie bind up her hair is central to the conflicts in their marriage. Which quote shows Janie’s frustration with the headrag most clearly?
She was there in the store for him to look at, not those others.
Before she slept that night she burnt up every one of her headrags . . .
She tore off the kerchief from her head and let down her plentiful hair.
The business of the head rag irked her endlessly.

Answer 1

Answer: The business of the head rag irked her endlessly.

This phrase shows how tired and annoyed Janie was at having to bind up her hair. She does not understand why this is important, and she hates having to do it. However, the reason why Jody insists on it is because he is jealous. He believes all men look at Janie and admire her hair, and he thinks he should be the only one that can look at it. Jody is possessive of Janie, and he does not consider how this makes her feel.