Their Eyes Were Watching God

What does the author mean by "Like all the other tumbling mud-balls, Janie had tried to show her shine"?

What does the author mean by "Like all the other tumbling mud-balls, Janie had tried to show her shine"? in chapter 9

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This is a Biblical allusion referring to Janie trying to be more than just another "woman," it alludes to her individuality.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

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