All gods who recieve homage are cruel. All gods dispense suffering without a reason. Otherwise they would not be worshipped. Through indiscriminate suffering men know fear and fear is the most divine emotion. It is the stones for altars and the beginning of wisdom. Half gods are worshipped in wine and flowers. Real gods require blood.” This quote is talking about the way people treated each other, especially people with high class and power. The “god” they are talking about in the context of the story is Jody in his town, or even Janie's relationship with the men she married. She lasted a long time with Jody, letting him control her and her actions, while making her seem not as beautiful or lower than he is. He accepted all of the people who gave him compliments or acting as If he is their god. Jody also made people suffer, especially Janie for no reason, besides wanting status and power. To be a leader or superior you have to show everyone real reasons, and show with his actions why, he deserves to be their
All gods who recieve homage are cruel. All gods dispense suffering without a reason. Otherwise they would not be worshipped. Through indiscriminate suffering men know fear and fear is the most divine emotion. It is the stones for altars and the beginning of wisdom. Half gods are worshipped in wine and flowers. Real gods require blood.” This quote is talking about the way people treated each other, especially people with high class and power. The “god” they are talking about in the context of the story is Jody in his town, or even Janie's relationship with the men she married. She lasted a long time with Jody, letting him control her and her actions, while making her seem not as beautiful or lower than he is. He accepted all of the people who gave him compliments or acting as If he is their god. Jody also made people suffer, especially Janie for no reason, besides wanting status and power. To be a leader or superior you have to show everyone real reasons, and show with his actions why, he deserves to be their