Janie marries Tea Cake not long after Jody's death, and she quickly learns that he has troubling characteristics. Janie declares in her letter to Pheoby that she has fallen in love with him all over again <u><em>"Not even the Tea Cake can pull me away from here. Oh, I'd rather stay put." </em></u>Janie, who has been through two failed marriages, understands what she wants and is confident in her decision to marry Tea Cake, despite the risks. Tea Cake's primary motivation is self-interest, which he frequently masks by claiming he cares deeply for Janie. Hurston portrays Tea Cake not as a good or terrible person but as a complex and difficult-to-understand individual. Tea Cake, on the other hand, risked his life to save Janie from a rabid dog in the middle of the storm. Tea Cake is a complex character that is dearly loved by Janie and who defies simple classifications like "good" or "bad."
This novel taught me the most important lesson. Keep an open mind and do not base your decisions on the views of others. Despite my eagerness and openness to hear what others have to say, I have a hard time listening. I shall draw my own judgments about the events that are occurring in the real world.
