💼Starks' ambition and civic-mindedness drive his efforts to incorporate the town of Eatonville and improve the black community.
🏘️Janie and Starks rent a house in Eatonville and begin building a life there, while Janie faces unwanted attention from other men.
💰Starks invests in the town by buying land and opening a store, leading to the growth and development of Eatonville.
🗣️Starks asserts his dominance by taking on multiple roles in the town, including mayor, postmaster, storekeeper, and landlord.
😡Some townspeople become resentful of Starks as he becomes more successful, perceiving him as arrogant and self-centered.