Chapter 13 of Their Eyes Were Watching God: Tea Cake's Unpredictability and Janie's Forgiveness

TLDRTea Cake tells Janie to take the train to Jacksonville to get married. Janie worries when Tea Cake doesn't return on time and her money goes missing. Tea Cake explains that he spent her money on a party and a guitar, but promises to win it back gambling. Tea Cake gets into trouble while gambling but returns with even more money. Janie contemplates their relationship and her fears based on a story she heard. Despite Tea Cake's faults, Janie forgives him and sees the best in him.

Key insights

🚂Tea Cake encourages Janie to take the train to Jacksonville to get married.

💰Janie's money goes missing, but Tea Cake explains that he spent it on a party and a guitar.

🃏Tea Cake gets into trouble while gambling, but returns with even more money.

💔Janie hears a story about a woman deceived by a younger man, which triggers doubts in her relationship with Tea Cake.

🙏Despite Tea Cake's faults, Janie forgives him and sees the best in him.

Q&A

What happens when Janie takes the train to Jacksonville?

Janie takes the train to Jacksonville to get married to Tea Cake.

Why does Janie worry when Tea Cake doesn't return?

Janie worries because her money goes missing and she fears the worst.

What does Tea Cake explain about the missing money?

Tea Cake explains that he spent the money on a party for railroad workers and a guitar.

What happens when Tea Cake goes gambling?

Tea Cake gets into trouble while gambling, but eventually returns with even more money.

How does Janie feel about Tea Cake despite his faults?

Janie forgives Tea Cake and sees the best in him, believing that he has more good nature than his critics.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Tea Cake encourages Janie to take the train to Jacksonville to get married.

00:17Janie's money goes missing and she worries about Tea Cake's absence.

01:07Tea Cake explains that he spent Janie's money on a party and a guitar.

01:29Tea Cake gets into trouble while gambling but returns with even more money.

02:19Janie hears a story about a woman deceived by a younger man, raising doubts in her relationship with Tea Cake.

02:32Janie forgives Tea Cake and sees the best in him, believing in his good nature.