In The Color Purple by Alice Walker, she tells the story of a woman, Celie, who’s beaten-down, oppressed, discriminated, abused, and uneducated from childhood into her adulthood. As a young child Celie was never complimented or well-liked by others besides her sister who helped her cope and tried to lift her spirits. Finally, Celie meets someone who loves her and nurtures her into a strong and independant woman who learns to love and accept herself for who she is. From a beaten-down child into a strong, independant, and loving woman Celie defies everyone who thought she couldn’t make anything out of herself. At an young age Celie had already given birth to two children, Olivia and Adam, whom her father, Alphonso, have given away without
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Her young sister, Nettie, always acted as her protector and tried her best to lift Celie’s spirits, but she without Nettie by her side she was always afraid and beaten-down. Nettie was highly intellectual and valued education very much. After she escaped her abusive father Nettie stayed with Celie for a short period of time before she was dragged out by Albert, who did it out in spite of anger of Nettie refusing to bed with him. However in that short period of time she was able to teach Celie the basics of education and how to read. Life went back to its normal routine until Shug Avery arrived. Shug and Celie didn’t start on the right foot, however, a talk they instantly clicked. Celie was intrigued by how glamorous and elegant Shug always dressed and reminded her of her mama. Not only was Shug a guest, but an empowering role model who gradually help Celie recover from her horrific past and opened her eyes new ideas. Though Shug, may not have a picture perfect past she is a warm and compassionate person at heart. During her stay Shug didn’t just fill the roles of mother and friend, but also as another sister, a teacher, lover who lavished her with all the love and compassion she deserved. She remained as Celie most trusted companion and constant
Her young sister, Nettie, always acted as her protector and tried her best to lift Celie’s spirits, but she without Nettie by her side she was always afraid and beaten-down. Nettie was highly intellectual and valued education very much. After she escaped her abusive father Nettie stayed with Celie for a short period of time before she was dragged out by Albert, who did it out in spite of anger of Nettie refusing to bed with him. However in that short period of time she was able to teach Celie the basics of education and how to read. Life went back to its normal routine until Shug Avery arrived. Shug and Celie didn’t start on the right foot, however, a talk they instantly clicked. Celie was intrigued by how glamorous and elegant Shug always dressed and reminded her of her mama. Not only was Shug a guest, but an empowering role model who gradually help Celie recover from her horrific past and opened her eyes new ideas. Though Shug, may not have a picture perfect past she is a warm and compassionate person at heart. During her stay Shug didn’t just fill the roles of mother and friend, but also as another sister, a teacher, lover who lavished her with all the love and compassion she deserved. She remained as Celie most trusted companion and constant