Although we don't see much of Nanny throughout Their Eyes Were Watching God , Janie's circumstances are heavily impacted by Nanny's values and subsequent decisions. Janie and her grandmother have strongly contrasting views on Janie's life decisions because of their experiences (or lack thereof) that ultimately put Janie in a situation that she is unsatisfied with. For instance, Nanny's experiences with men are mostly, if not all negative. As the product of two generations of rape, she sees marriage as a practical tool that she can use to protect Janie. To her, life is a game of strategy, and growing up must occur through a specific procedure. On the other hand, Janie hasn't experienced much compared to Nanny and has a less harsh view of her environment, viewing her world through a romanticized lens. N anny's happiness and satisfaction clearly depend on her view of Janie's well-being, and in this regard, her concern in Janie's coming-of-