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Mr. Knoll
English 2 Reflection Essay
September 28th, 2008
The Color Purple
The Color Purple by Alice Walker to me is one of the best books I have ever read. It is so complex and interesting that there are many different themes for this particular story. I personally think that the three themes that best explain the story are: “Power and Struggle”, “Racism and Domesticity”, and “Finding a Voice”.
Throughout the story Alice Walker puts an image of hate and hostility towards African Americans, Women, and even Education into the readers mind. The main character Celie, is born into a time of racism in the United States. Her and her sister, Nettie, were put with Albert, a white farmer who lived in the south. They were both put to work, but Celie was forced against her will to have sexual relations with him as well. When Nettie refused to do the same, she was punished and she ran away, leaving her best friend and sister behind. When Celie was of age, she was married to Albert. Albert abused her and shows no interest in her other than to pleasure himself. This clearly explains the theme “Racism and Domesticity.” Celie is unable to do anything about marrying Albert, seeing Nettie, or even choosing who she wishes to be romantic with.
Celie fails to find her voice until an old friend of Albert’s show’s up unexpected but wanted by both Albert and Celie. Shug Avery comes into the story seeing Celie as a worthless, unwanted, and plain out ratty girl. As the story goes on, Shug soon see’s that her view of Celie is completely wrong. Celie and Shug become close and they even enjoy some somewhat romantic experiences. They share every little secret of their lives with each other, and Shug ends up turning against Albert. They find out that Albert had been holding Celie’s letters that had been sent to her by Nettie for years. Celie is confused when Shug tells her that she should not be treated as poorly as she is. Celie has not known any different and doesn’t know how to change the way she has lived for years. In order to help with one thing, Celie’s sexual abuse, Shug informs Albert that her and Celie will be sleeping together and he will not be allowed to. Shug’s influence is very helpful for Celie who soon becomes independent for herself.

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