> Janie's hair- Janie's hair symbolizes herself and her freedom, when her hair is free, she is free.
> Overalls- Overalls symbolize the working class and farming.
> Pear tree- The pear tree symbolizes Janie growing up and becoming a woman.
> Gate- The gate symbolizes Janie's new chances for love; she got her first kiss at Nanny's gate and met Joe Starks when he passed her gate.
> Horizon- The horizon symbolizes a new day and a new chance.
> Mule- "A woman is like the mule of the world." Also, Joe tries to win back Janie when he buys the mule, but goes about it the wrong way.
> Manure pile-This represents the last straw in Janie and Logan's relationship.
> Head rag- This symbolizes how Janie is tied down by Joe Starks and isn't free to be herself.
> Joe Starks' house- The shows how he has authority over the town, and is almost equivalent to a white plantation owner.
> Sun up- Like the horizon, this also represents the start of a new dday, and a new chance.
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