The Color Purple was written by prize- winning African American novelist and poet, Alice Walker. Published in 1982, Walker portrayed the love woman could have for each other, and the men who abuse them. As the main character, Celie grows and becomes more of a woman then she thought she could ever be. Alice Walker in The Color Purple uses author, historical perspective, symbolism, quotations and characters and most importantly themes to reflect on what the common African American experiences in the 1900’s and today.
The main characters of The Color Purple are Celie and her husband Mr. You Could Say Shug Avery and Celie’s sister Nettie become main characters, but that isn’t until the middle of the book. The main two places that the books takes
The main characters of The Color Purple are Celie and her husband Mr. You Could Say Shug Avery and Celie’s sister Nettie become main characters, but that isn’t until the middle of the book. The main two places that the books takes