Their Eyes Were Watching God

Janie had robbed him of his illusion of irresistible maleness that all men cherish, which was terrible. The thing that Saul’s daughter had done to David. But Janie had done worse, she had cast down his empty armor before men and they had laughed, would keep on laughing.

What does Jody's "empty armor" indicate about him?

a. Jody looks strong on the outside but really is emotionally weak and hollow on the inside?

b. the town finds Jody's clothing funny

c. Janie showed the town that Jody does not stand for anything?

d. Jody is ready for combat