Yes. Starks introduces himself to Janie as "Joe," but later in the same chapter asks Janie to "call me Jody lak you do sometime," suggesting that Jody is a nickname Janie created.
Joe Starks is at the store when he stops at Janie's for a drink.
Janie Mae Crawford Killicks Starks Woods (yes...that's all one person. She was married 3 times. Crawford is her maiden name, Killicks is from first husband Logan Killicks, Starks is from second husband Joe Starks, and Woods is from third husband Vergible Woods/Tea Cake.)
The narrator reveals that Jody was controlling, oppressive, and domineering towards Janie. This contrasted with Janie's perception of Jody as a powerful and charismatic figure in her life.
Janie married Joe Starks shortly after they met. She saw him as an opportunity for a better life and a chance to escape the monotony of her current situation.
Jody's death symbolizes the end of Janie's oppressive marriage and her freedom from his controlling influence. It allows Janie to fully explore her own identity and desires without the constraint of a domineering partner. Jody's death marks a turning point in Janie's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
The husband's names were Logan Killicks, Jody Starks and Tea Cake Woods. Logan Killicks threatened to kill her. Joe or Jody Starks had a stark attitude about life. Teacake is a sweet man that treats Janie well.
Janie is about 35 years old. while Jody is around 50. it( book) says that.
Janie and Jody's relationship in Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is complex. While Janie is initially enamored with Jody and his charisma, their marriage becomes strained due to Jody's controlling and patriarchal behavior. Janie eventually realizes that Jody's expectations and treatment of her as a trophy wife do not align with her desire for mutual respect and partnership.
Janie tells Jody that he never was the being she thought he was, and that he never treated her as an equal or showed her real love.
Jody throws the breakfast against the wall, scolds Janie for her mistake, and demands that she cook another breakfast immediately.
Hezekiah is a young man in the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. He helps Janie by offering her a place to stay when she runs away from her unhappy marriage to Joe Starks. He provides her with a safe haven and shows her kindness during a difficult time in her life.