First of all, Jody has this dream of having a big voice in the town of Eatonville. He also has the money to be able to do it. When he arrives in the town, one of the first things he does is purchase 200 acres to the already 50 acre town.
He starts building stores and a post office, and sells lots to people. After being named mayor of the city because of his contributions, Taylor asks Janie to prepare a speech. Jody says that wives should not give speeches, and even though it angers Janie, she does not do anything about it. Previously Jody said that Logan shouldn't have made Janie work and that she should just sit on the porch, but he still has her working in the store. He even said that she shouldn't give a speech. It seems like he is turning out to be a little like Logan. One time Janie says that she wants to spend time with him now that he has done so much work, but he sort of ignores her and says he has more to do with the town.
Jody is also pretty arrogant. He makes a big show about everything he does for the town. It all started when he purchased more land for the town, but then he wants to install a streetlight. He makes sure everyone knows that he is buying it with his money by making them vote to see if they want to install it too. After putting it on display for a week so everyone knows how great he is, he has a big party for the streetlamp. As time goes on, the townspeople start to feel doubt in Jody, but no one dares to challenge him because of everything that he has done for the town.
Jody likes to flaunt his wealth and he seems a little too masculine, and almost domineering over not just Janie, but the town as well.
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This is a nice and concise summary of the chapter Erica so good job. You also explain well Jody's characteristics and model the statement with examples of situations. I agree with your analysis of Jody and another good way to describe him would be to say that he was very egotistical.
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