She wasn’t petal-open with anymore with him [Joe].
i think that this quote is saying that Janie falls out of love with Joe after he strikes her and her violent disillusionment is described in terms of Janie’s pear blossoms. She is no longer Joe’s flower with her petals open to tell him all her secrets; after his violence towards her, Janie’s petals and love have closed.
Janie could see Jody watching her out of the corner ... of his eye while he joked roughly with Mrs. Robbins. He wanted to be friendly with her again. His big, big laugh was as much for her as for the baiting. He was longing for peace but on his own terms.
i think that this quote means that Thought: After their argument, Joe wants to make up with Janie but is too proud to say it outright. Instead, he hints at it with sidelong glances and his big, irresistible laugh. He wants love, but without making any sacrifices himself. Can there really be love without both parties making sacrifices?
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