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Janie Mae Crawford's Character

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Due to her independence, public speaking skills, and humanitarian qualities Janie Mae Crawford is an Aquarius. Her character arc of learning to love being alone fits into the claim that an Aquarius has to be alone at times to get their thoughts straight. Janie’s public speaking skills also place her under this sign since she is known as a “ born orator” (58) among the community. The humanitarian aspect of her personality comes out when she detests men harassing an abused mule “ They oughta be shamed uh theyselves! Teasin’ that poor brute beast lak they is!” (56). A combination of these characteristics make Janie an Aquarius. Jody Starks plays the role of Janie’s husband and the town mayor who is assertive and authoritative, with a bad

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