What does Janie mean when she says, "Let „em say whut deh wants tuh, Pheoby. To my thinkin‟ mourning oughtn‟t tuh last longer‟n grief"? Why is this statement important to Janie and her journey

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

What does Janie mean when she says, "Let „em say whut deh wants tuh, Pheoby. To my thinkin‟ mourning oughtn‟t tuh last longer‟n grief"? Why is this statement important to Janie and her journey

What does Janie mean when she says, "Let „em say whut deh wants tuh, Pheoby. To my thinkin‟ mourning oughtn‟t tuh last longer‟n grief"? Why is this statement important to Janie and her journey in chapter 9

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Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/10/2013 12:52 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/10/2013 12:52 PM

Janie means that she should not have to put up a front of sadness and grief. That her public mourning shouldn't surpass the grief she doesn't feel.

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