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Alice Walker formed the novel of, the Color Purple, to speak for the black women who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. One's who refuse to speak up and express themselves, as a fear of a consequence that is bound to occur. For those who settle for heartache and pain. Due to having the belief created by their mothers, and their mothers, to not speak up and follow the demands that a man has given you. A history of miserable and doleful black women from past generations taught to…

Feminism in “The Color Purple” Arun George 1313103 3CEP Topic No: 46 The Color Purple by Alice Walker is an epistolary novel set in Rural Georgia in the early 20th century. The novel moves forward with letters written by the protagonist, Celie, to God, describing her perils, trials, tribulations, payers and hopes. The book won the Pulitzer Prize of 1983 and was adapted into a movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey in 1985 by Steven Spielberg. Of the many themes that the novel deals…

“When you read well, you hear how the parts work together. Once you can do that, you can create writing from parts to a whole you couldn’t imagine before.” The book The Color Purple, has a serious and honest tone throughout the book. The major characters of the story are Celie (narrator/ main character), Shug, Albert, Nettie, Sofia, and Harpo, and which the author finds a way to set the tone of the story. The writer sets up different views of each character and a little bit of background of…

The Color Purple is an epistolary novel about the protagonist’s, Celie, everyday struggles; however, she determines how her struggles affect her and how she chooses to overcome them. Celie addresses her letters to God; She views God an outlet for her to express how she feels. Alice Walker cleverly employs symbolism, conflict, and allegory to convey the theme of independence. Early in the novel, Walker introduces the protagonist, Celie, by beginning the novel with “You better not never tell…

"Masque of the Red Death”: Color Symbolism Symbols are everywhere, embodying meanings larger than life. One can find symbolism in music, literature, and even in decoration! They play huge roles in specific themes or emotions in certain situations. In “Masque of the Red Death”, by Edgar Allan Poe, death is personified, terror reigns, and tragedy strikes, as he tells a short tale of the infamous “Black Plague” that reigned over Europe in the middle ages, and how death is absolutely inevitable. In…

with less power. Spielberg shows this theme gradually in the movies The Color Purple and Schindler’s List. He shows the relationships between the characters of different statuses through character development, major events, and the influence of characters on other characters. Character development filmed in The Color Purple and Schindler’s List show the audience a clear sense of a difference in authority. In the film The Color Purple, Spielberg introduces Celie as the minority to Mister; who…

The Power of the Epistolary Narrative: The Color Purple It is clear that Alice Walker’s “near death” experience as a child allowed her to become a “meticulous observer of human relations” (“Alice Walker (1944-)”). Becoming blind in her right eye at the age of eight seemed to aid her writing, allowing her to become very interested in how people interacted, but also enabling her to withdraw from others. Walker’s childhood seemed to further help her writing. She writes as if trying to…

The Color Purple by Alice Walker, written in 1982, is a great work of literature for many reasons. Although it has been banned from schools there are multiple writings that have been published to establish this work’s literary merit. This book has had great historical and social impacts and it contains great rhetorical strength. Walker’s book has been very impactful in the social and historical realms. The book is very graphic and it brings up gender and racism issues through the plot,…

Color Impact in Marketing and Web Design Color is a significant component of visual communication. While impacting our mood, color assists us make a distinction between different elements. All things considered, the impact of color should never undervalued by companies when coming up with modern design solutions, regardless of the goal. When considering web design, color combinations are vital as they would create an impact in the customer’s subconscious. Color attracts, changes moods and…

This essay will investigate to what extent does the abuse and oppression of our main character, Celie, helps her become an independent and stronger woman in The Color Purple. The book is written in first person which helps the reader understand the main character’s actions. It is significant because all her life Celie has been oppressed and underestimated by everyone that surrounds her and even she underestimates herself and throughout the book, small things change her way of thinking and cause…