🌿Nature imagery, such as trees, flowers, and the Sun, is used to symbolize moments of Janie's self-realization and conflicts between nature and humanity.
💀The motif of funerals highlights the traditions and rituals of rural southern black America, reflecting the cultural and social setting of the novel.
🎲Games, like checkers and cards, represent moments of relaxation and community interaction, showcasing the characters' relationships and the sense of belonging within a community.
🤐The motif of silence and speech explores Janie's journey towards independence and self-expression, as she gains the confidence to speak her own mind.
🎶The incorporation of folklore, dialect, songs, and traditions of rural southern blacks adds depth and authenticity to the plot and characters in the novel.