Chapter 11-12 Journal

Janie has completely changed in chapters 11 and 12. The motivation behind this is the freedom that she is left with after her husband, Jodie, dies. When Janie and Jodie were married, Janie did not have the freedom to do anything that pleased her. She had to do whatever Jodie wanted her to do and she did it out of love, obedience and a desire to keep the peace. After Jodie died, Janie realizes that wants to begin living her life the way SHE wants to live it. She forgets anything anyone ever told her and does what she wants to do for a change. Janie changes in multiple ways because of this. She begins to find who she is as a person which causes her to expand her activities and to live with more confidence. She realizes her dislikes and likes, and her passions and hobbies. She also changes the way she views herself. She begins to notice her outer qualities. She begins to dress herself up and try new things with her hair. She changes her mindset from pleasing others to pleasing herself.