Their Eyes Were Watching God | Chapter 20: Summary and Analysis

Summary
The other workers of the Everglades want to forget their cruelty to Janie, and they want Janie to forgive them. They blame Mrs. Turner’s brother for starting the rumors and drive him from the Everglades. They also beg Janie to stay in the Everglades, but without Tea Cake, there is nothing left for Janie to see here. She gives away everything to Tea Cake’s friends and returns home to Eatonville.

The setting abruptly changes to Janie, back in her house, talking to Pheoby. Janie’s story is finished. Pheoby is inspired by Janie’s story and promises to...


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