Photograph - Tree

Although this is not a pear tree, it represents the two different images that Janie and Nanny essentially want Janie's pear tree to look like. Janie wants her pear tree to be bright, full of life, and love with a feeling of a particular freedom. Nanny wants Janie to experience things the way "they ought to be." Nanny believes in choosing the man for Janie to be married to, so she does not screw anything up like her mother did. Nanny sees Janie's life as black and white. No life of color or true happiness, so not only does Janie not screw anything up but so she also does not get hurt. Nanny's intentions can be caring and kind, but she also comes across as controlling and full of power. The two see Janie's pear tree to be quite different and both are determined to have it their way. -Taylor