❗️Tea Cake's abusive behavior towards Janie mirrors Joe Starks' treatment of her.
♂️Tea Cake's insecurity and vulnerability as a black man contribute to his violent actions.
♀️The incident in this chapter suggests that Tea Cake may be following the same pattern as Janie's marriage to Joe Starks.
⚖️The theme of gender identity is explored through the depiction of men who feel the need to control women.
✊Tea Cake's disagreement with Mrs. Turner's colorism highlights the theme of race.