Tea Cake (character)

Tea Cake is a character from Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." He is a charming, lively man who enjoys life and has a playful, kindhearted nature. Tea Cake is a younger man who appears in the protagonist Janie's life as a romantic interest, bringing joy and a sense of adventure. His genuine personality and care for others contrast with previous relationships in Janie's life, symbolizing hope and personal growth. Ultimately, Tea Cake represents a more authentic and fulfilling love, despite challenges and societal judgments he faces.