The novel, The Color Purple, by Alice Walker describes a woman named Celie’s dreary life. Walker argues that in order to be truly happy, one must be self-confident, have love and support from others, and discover their purpose in life. Celie starts to become stronger and happier when she makes a point to be bold and confident. Shug’s love and compassion allows Celie to never doubt herself and make the most of her life. When Celie discovers an occupation that she loves and has a talent for, she feels that she has a true purpose in life and is ecstatic. After years of never sticking up for herself, Celie begins to turn her life around with bold self confidence. Throughout her years married to Mr. _____, Celie always does what he asks and obeys
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While in Memphis, Celie spends much of her time making pants for loved ones, a newfound hobby which she is very passionate about. One evening, Celie tells Shug “‘I love doing this, but I got to git out and make a living pretty soon’… She laugh. ‘Let’s put a few advertisements in the paper… raise your prices a hefty notch… You making your living… Girl, you on your way’” (214). Celie believes that making pants is her calling, for she adores the hobby, has a knack for it, and can make a living off of sales. She is both shocked and delighted to discover a job which she loves doing, a very foreign concept for Celie considering she has been working tedious jobs for other people her entire life. Making pants gives Celie a sense of purpose and soon joins Shug as one of Celie’s main reasons to enjoy her life. With a brand new bustling business, Celie feels happier than ever with a strong sense of belonging and knowledge of her purpose in life. The Color Purple by Alice Walker centers around Celie’s dismal life and her later efforts to change it. Walker argues that one can only find happiness through self-assurance, the comfort of others, and knowledge of a life
While in Memphis, Celie spends much of her time making pants for loved ones, a newfound hobby which she is very passionate about. One evening, Celie tells Shug “‘I love doing this, but I got to git out and make a living pretty soon’… She laugh. ‘Let’s put a few advertisements in the paper… raise your prices a hefty notch… You making your living… Girl, you on your way’” (214). Celie believes that making pants is her calling, for she adores the hobby, has a knack for it, and can make a living off of sales. She is both shocked and delighted to discover a job which she loves doing, a very foreign concept for Celie considering she has been working tedious jobs for other people her entire life. Making pants gives Celie a sense of purpose and soon joins Shug as one of Celie’s main reasons to enjoy her life. With a brand new bustling business, Celie feels happier than ever with a strong sense of belonging and knowledge of her purpose in life. The Color Purple by Alice Walker centers around Celie’s dismal life and her later efforts to change it. Walker argues that one can only find happiness through self-assurance, the comfort of others, and knowledge of a life