Roots and branches of trees- African American people have little to no roots
Pear tree- This symbolized blossoming woman hood. It was very important to Janie, and like the tree, Janie grew throughout the story.
Mule- symbolizes black women in the community doing all of the worst jobs
Janie's long hair- Janie's beautiful hair is what made her different from everyone else; it represented her biracial roots and her freedom as a woman.
Janie's Headrag- representing Joe's control over Janie.
A dog- what NOT to do to a woman.
The lamp post- a symbol of light and hope for the new town of Eatonville (progress).
Horizon/sunset- new thoughts, wishes, desires, beginnings.
The gate- opening to new possibilities down the “road.”
General Store- Progress for Eatonville.
Road- Janie was still the young girl on the inside and would move on.
Sunset- the end of an old day and the beginning of a new one.
Mad dog- represents the things that hurt us in life.
Sea- love
braid- Janie's freedom.
seeds- rebirth
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