What intrigues you most about TEWWG?

At this point, we've finished the novel, explored symbolic moments, disucssed societal norms, debated whether Janie has changed and sought ways to connect Janie's life to our own.  After these various types of exploration,what are the issues or topics that continue to intrigue and interest you about this  novel? You may write about any topic you see fit--characters, social issues, scenes, moments, etc.  it's up to you! Just tell us what you are still interested in, wondering about, loving, hating, etc.

Mrs. Turner and Her Ideas of Race

Throughout most of Their Eyes Were Watching God, there has not been all that much explicit discussion of race. When we meet Mrs. Turner, however, she very eagerly and even aggressively discusses race and promotes many racist ideas. Why do you think Mrs. Turner has these ideas? How did they come about in her life? And why do you think Mrs. Turner is a character in this novel? What function does she serve?