Relationships In Their Eyes Were Watching God

All her life, Janie has viewed marriage as a blissful point in one's life where two intimate lovers settle down and unite. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapter 1-5, Janie dabbles into two different marriage, first with Logan Killicks, however, she later leaves him for Joe Starks. Her first relationship is a dry one. For starter, they have no chemistry, she hates his looks and he’s far too old for her. In her quest for love Janie becomes easily swayed be a charismatic Joe Starks. Contrary to Logan, Janie actually falls in love with Joe prior to marriage. This is the initial fuel for their fire, however, deep into their marriage that fire begins to dwindle as Joe’s true colors as an overly ambitious and dominate husband are realized. As a result Janie is left unhappy in yet another relationship. This leaves the readers asking themselves, who’s better for Janie, Logan or Joe?
When introduced to the idea of a marriage with him her initial reaction was, “He look like some ole skullhead in de graveyard.” For this reason their relationship had no chance from the start. Janie was solely interested in a relationship for love. Love is an emotion that is naturally attributed as originating from one’s heart. A dead man is known as dead because his heart stops pumping. Therefore, by labeling Logan as a “skullhead in de graveyard”, Janie goes deeper than insulting Logan’s age, whereas she means to attack his ability to love. Despite the lack of love, Logan does his best as a provider. Making sure to see to it that no household materials are ever lacking. He does a very good job of taking care of Janie, yet regardless, she leaves him because of how uninteresting he