Brenna StricklandMiss SibbachAP English III12 December 2014The Journey of Love in Their Eyes Were Watching God Janie's relationships continually alter her wavering perception of love. Since birth he had been on a journey to find true happiness that included love. Through her three opposing marriages, her grandmother, and a strong friendship she was eventually able to define love. Throughout the novel Janie shapes her opinion on love based on her life experiences. Logan Killicks established Janie's first love review. The nanny forced Janie to marry Logan even though Janie did not wish to marry him. Janie had no prior knowledge of love and assumed that marrying Logan would create a loving union between them. “…you told me I have to love him, and, and not do it. Maybe if someone told me how, I could do it” (Hurston 23). After some time with Logan she realized that marriage does not inevitably create love or happiness. Janie's understanding of love remained indistinct throughout her time with Logan due to their inability to communicate. “Now he knew that marriage did not make love. Janie's first dream was dead, so she became a woman” (Hurston 25). Janie'sWhen Janie returned home after her journey with Tea Cake, Pheoby welcomed her with open arms and a plate of much-needed food. Pheoby generously bought Janie dinner and simply listened to her story as he always so willingly did. “I grew ten feet taller just listening to you, Janie. Ah, I'm no longer satisfied with myself. Ah, that means after all this you'll have to force Sam to take me fishing with him. No one had better not criticize you in mah listening” (Hurston 192). Pheoby loved listening to Janie's stories because she was truly interested in learning about Janie's journey. Instead of criticizing, manipulating, or changing Janie, Pheoby simply loved her unconditionally and