Question

Janie's grandmother tells her that she wanted her to "pick from a higher bush and a sweeter berry." what specific dream did janie's grandmother have for her granddaughter? when contrasted with janie's vision of her life as a tree, what is ironic about her grandmother's words?

Answer 1

The specific dream that she had is she wanted janie to take more time to find a better husband. looking for the sweetest and best berry takes time.
The grandmother believe that if Janine rushes into decsions regarding this matter, she will risk herself to be trapped into a lifetime of depair for choosing the wrong partner.