In Their Eyes Were Watching God, describe the types of love Janie experiences and which one had the most impact on her?

Janie’s first experiences with love were with Johnny
Taylor, whom she kisses. Janie’s kissed Johnny in reaction to her budding sexuality. She
had been curiously observing the process of sexual readiness and reproduction as
evidenced in the natural environment. She neither loved Johnny Taylor nor aspired to
become his wife. Instead, she simply wanted to satisfy her curiosity and to indulge in
an impulsive desire.

 After discovering Janie’s caprice
with Johnny Taylor, her grandmother, Nanny, arranges a marriage for her. Janie’s
marriage to Logan Killicks represents her second experience with love. Logan, who is
much older than Janie, is a land-owner who is considered prosperous by many. He is able
to offer Janie a degree of economic stability and financial security. Yet, their
marriage is lifeless and she does not love him. Consequently, she runs away with Joe
Starks, who appeals to her romantic nature.

 Janie abandons
Logan Killicks for Joe Starks because Joe offers her glimpses of a dream life, filled
with delicacies. He promises her prominence and influence. However, she realizes that
the only role that she plays in his dream is that of a trophy wife. Her physical
appearance corresponds to his image of a mayor’s wife. His love for her is superficial
and it is only after his death that she discovers a true
love. 

Janie’s love for Tea Cake is genuine and true. She
does not look to him for financial security or social status. While she is physically
attracted to him, her desire stems from love and affection rather than simple physical
yearning. She simply loves the man rather than his possessions or his prominence. She
wants nothing from him except to him and to be loved by him. This is the love that most
impacts and shapes her life.