As time passes they got older and Joe becomes more abusive to Janie and criticized her and is very mean to her well for the first time Jainen stands up for herself and Joe hits hits her and becomes more abusive it's not love anymore and the town notices

This chapter shows how Janie feels more controlled and silenced in her marriage with Jody. Even though he gives her status, he limits her voice and freedom, causing her to grow distant and hide her true thoughts and feelings.

This chapter shows Janie finally choosing change over security by leaving Logan for Joe Starks. She is drawn to Joe’s promises of a better life, even though it’s not the natural love she once dreamed of. It marks her stepping into independence and chasing her own future.

Chapter 5 shows how she felt being with Joe he was changing into a man of power and is mayor and start controlling Janie to put her hair up and fit his type of Demands

This chapter shows Janie realizing that marriage doesn’t automatically create love. Her dream of a perfect, natural love like the pear tree begins to fade, and she starts to understand the difference between security and true happiness.

This chapter shows how Janie starts to understand who she is and what she wants, especially through the pear tree symbolizing love and growth. At the same time, Nanny’s past and fears push her to want security for Janie, even if it means forcing her into a marriage she doesn’t want.