Relationships In The Color Purple

In like manner, the sisterly bond between Celie and Nettie also depicts the power of female relationships and its role in escaping a sexist society. Growing up, Celie had no one except for her mother and sister. When their mother died, and Celie’s children given away, taking care of Nettie became her sole purpose in life. Celie sacrifices herself and marries Mr. ___ and as she is being taken advantage of, she lies there “wonder[ing] if she safe” (12). This selfless act enables Nettie to have a chance in life and to make something out of her intellectual gifts. Throughout the novel, the two sisters write letters to each other, unsure of if the other is receiving them; the letters serve as a link and represent their unyielding love. Most importantly, Nettie serves to help the protagonist find her own voice. When Celie discovers that Mr.___ has been hiding her letters, Walker adopts a more affirmative tone in Celie’s words: “ I know exactly where they is” (124). From that moment on, her speech becomes increasingly confident and full of determination. After this turning point, Walker reveals Celie's hopeful view towards the future. In one of her final letters, Nettie writes about the social life of the Olinka people in Africa and says that their view about life differs dramatically from the African American community. Celie is stunned when she hears that both genders in Africa choose to wear “what feel comfortable in the heat” (272). With an epiphany, Celie decides that if people …show more content…
_____ is skeptical about it, since “men and women are not suppose to wear the same thing. Men spose to wear the pants” (271), he finally surrenders. In the final scenes, Mr. _____ lets Celie teach him how to sew, "here, help me stitch in these pockets. But I don’t know how, he say. I’ll show you, I said. And I did. Now us sit sewing and talking and smoking pipes" (272). This passage signifies the critical change in their relationship; finally, Mr. _____ acknowledges the power of