I think that the scene in chapter 3, where Janie and Nanny are talking about marriage, love, and happiness, is the most important in the book so far. In this scene, Nanny is concerned that Janie will search for love, and not have anyone to take care of her when she is gone. Another concern that she has is that Janie will find a man she loves, but he will not be able to provide for him. Janie still holds onto romantic thoughts about love and marriage, and finding the right man for her. Nanny is very much a realist thinker, and Janie is very much a romantic. This scene is important because I think this issue is going to be the pillar upon which this story stands. This scene is one of great personal conflict, growth, and revelation, as seen in the last two sentences in the chapter "She knew now that marriage did not make love. Janie's first dream was dead, so she became a woman."

Response to quote #2 of "their eyes..."

This scene paints a tranquil picture. It shows this sixteen year old girl who is embracing nature. She is happy, and you can tell by the way the author describes her absorbing her surroundings. She notices small things like bees buzzing, because she is in love. She is in a happy stupor, then stumble in upon her sick grandmother