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Janie Crawford

After two stifling marriages, this character embarks on a journey of self-discovery that is both the cause and effect of feelings of isolation and a lack of self-awareness.

Hezekiah

This character becomes the store manager after the owner's death and begins to take on some of the owner's traits.

Jody

See Joe Starks

Janie Killicks

See Janie Crawford

Logan Killicks

This character is the first husband of the main character, who is encouraged to marry this character for security rather than love.

Motor Boat

This character is a worker on the muck who flees the hurricane with his friends.

Nanny

This character believes that marriage is about security rather than love.

Nunkie

This character causes jealousy between a couple in the novel.

Sop-de-Bottom

This character is a worker on the muck who wants to accuse someone of murder.

Janie Starks

See Janie Crawford

Joe Starks

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