What does the author mean by "Like all the other tumbling mud-balls, Janie had tried to show her shine"?

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What does the author mean by "Like all the other tumbling mud-balls, Janie had tried to show her shine"? in chapter 9

Asked by student 17 #313563 on 4/10/2013 12:23 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/10/2013 12:55 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/10/2013 12:55 PM

This is a Biblical allusion referring to Janie trying to be more than just another "woman," it alludes to her individuality.

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