Celie, from The Color Purple comes from a poor family was auctioned off to Mister. He raped her on a daily basis. Throughout the story, Celie, grows and learns a new way of living. Celie starts writing to God about her atrocious life. Her faith in God helps her sustain Mister and the way he treats her. Mister terrified her when he said, “You better not never tell nobody but God. I’ll kill your mammy” (Purple). Shug Avery, Mister’s longtime mistress, moves into Celie’s and Mister’s house. Shut teaches Celie independent skills of daily living. Celie and Shug develop a close and personal relationship. She learns assertive skills and gain self confidence in herself. Once it is time for Shug Avery to leave, Celie realizes she has to depend less on Shug and more on herself. Celie realizes Shug is someone to love and through that love, Celie realizes her own self-worth. At the conclusion of the story, Celie leaves with Shug and begins to live a life of her own. She begins living a life she only once
Celie, from The Color Purple comes from a poor family was auctioned off to Mister. He raped her on a daily basis. Throughout the story, Celie, grows and learns a new way of living. Celie starts writing to God about her atrocious life. Her faith in God helps her sustain Mister and the way he treats her. Mister terrified her when he said, “You better not never tell nobody but God. I’ll kill your mammy” (Purple). Shug Avery, Mister’s longtime mistress, moves into Celie’s and Mister’s house. Shut teaches Celie independent skills of daily living. Celie and Shug develop a close and personal relationship. She learns assertive skills and gain self confidence in herself. Once it is time for Shug Avery to leave, Celie realizes she has to depend less on Shug and more on herself. Celie realizes Shug is someone to love and through that love, Celie realizes her own self-worth. At the conclusion of the story, Celie leaves with Shug and begins to live a life of her own. She begins living a life she only once