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The Color Purple was an amazing read and should be read in every school. It is incredibly insightful when discussing the oppression black women have faced for years upon end. Its raw and uncensored content really put into perspective just how traumatic life for Celie was and how strong she was to fight back despite all of it. One of the things I extremely admired in the book was the discussion of women's sexuality. It was incredibly refreshing reading about women using sex to empower themselves and it was nice to see them exploring their sexualities. My favorite character in the book was Nettie. I loved the way she pursued her education and helped others with obtaining their education. The Color Purple is one of those books that you just have to read again. I also thank Alice Walker for giving us strong women characters. It was really an incredible novel!
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The Color Purple is an impactful and monumental novel. It was really amazing to read how Alice Walker's themes unfolded. This novel was truly an educational eye opener because there were multiple dreadful situations that were acknowledged. Walker not only wrote a memorable novel, but she did a great job at enlightening society while also keeping them interested in her luring plot. I admired how the struggles black women face as they endure oppression for not only their race but skin color was shown. There were an abundance of emotions throughout this novel. From the very beginning, I connected with Celie's character immediately. All the characters truly captured my attention, especially Nettie. I found Nettie to be a beaming light for Celie because she constantly empowered her. Celie appreciated her sister for everything she did, which led her to write her letters while they were apart. Nettie did the same, so Celie knew she was never alone and always loved. Celie eventually learned how to stand up for herself and no longer be silent. Furthermore, I really enjoyed this book and I hope other students get the opportunity to do the same.

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The Color Purple is a true masterpiece that deserves all of the praise it has garnered. The first section of the work is Celie's story, relayed in a series of letters to God and then to her sister Nettie. Celie is my favorite character she  has faced so much adversity in her life that I am in awe of her fortitude, to be able to love despite all of the abuse and loss she has experienced. Celie displays her merit as a dynamic character by transitioning from a mute, invisible woman who believes she is worthless to a strong, independent, successful, and self-assured woman by the end of the story.

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The Color Purple is an astounding novel. It had eager to flip to the next page to see what would happen next at all times. The storyline was very educational because it dove deep into some truly horrific things that many people don't hear about. Alice Walker did a great job with this book as she educated society on important matters while keeping us intrigued with an amazing plot. I loved how it showed the struggles that black women face as they are oppressed for both their race and skin color. This was definitely the most emotional book I have ever read. From the start, it connected me to the main character Celie, and as I kept reading I easily got hooked into the stories of every character. I really liked Nettie's character. Nettie seemed to be very caring for everyone. She appreciated her sister so much and even after she left she wrote to her all the time. Nettie made sure that her sister felt her love when no one else loved her, and she was always at Celie's side even if she wasn't there. Overall this book was really good and I hope that it's read in all high schools.

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The Color Purple is a well-written and impactful novel. I really enjoyed it and it has to be one of my favorite books that I've ever read. The suffering and trauma that Celie experiences is portrayed from the very first page of the book. I like the fact that the book was written like a journal. This being the case, we are able to know how Celie and Nettie feel at a greater depth. We are able to read about how her emotions change from the beginning to the end of the book, how she evolves as a woman. She experiences a transformation and goes from being afraid and powerless to someone who is courageous and learns to fights back. We are able to see the strong bonds formed by women throughout the book and how that serves as motivation for these women who have suffered tremendously to gain authority and power and not be manipulated by men and society as a whole. The book conveys the fact that women should not be silenced and should instead have a voice and fight back against oppressive forces that are taking freedom away from them. My favorite character overall was Sofia because she wasn't the typical woman that society wanted her to be. She didn't let men control what she did or who she wanted to be among society. She even fights Harpo back after he tries to hit her. She is one of the people who helped Celie learn to defend herself and not let any man manipulate her like Mr. and Pa did.

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The Color Purple is one of my favorite books Ive ever read. I see why it is banned from white schools. Alice Walker does a terrific job on shining a light on what the most oppressed group in the world go through, and everyone is at fault for this systemic oppression. Of course, many readers would rather turn the blind eye. From the very first page, Alice Walker was determined to show readers what happens to black women behind closed doors. We learn about Celie's tragic 🤬 by the hands of someone who was supposed to protect her. But due to how little power black women have, characters in the book with even the slightest bit more of privilege took advantage of this. Authors like Alice Walker are part of the group of people that hold humanity together with their empathy, art, love, and talent. If it wasn't for literature like The Color Purple, many would continue to suffer in silence. My favorite character has to be Celie. She is truly one of the most selfless characters ever and her sacrifice for her dear sister Nettie struck my heart. I adore her growth and it inspires me and fills me with hope. This book was an honest eye opener for many but it was also a story about hope and perseverance.

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The Color Purple is such and amazing and well-written novel. After reading the first letter I was spectacle of continuing reading because of horrid details but that’s what made it so realistic. Having the full details and knowledge of what they went through intrigued me to continue reading and know more. The way Alice walker pieced or structured the story was incredible. Walker followed every detail throughly and didn’t leave anything out. She made connections and allowed everything to piece together. Walker emphasizing the importance of women empowering and helping out one another was beautiful. Bringing in these strong characters like Sofia shows how being able to express themselves rubs of one others. Due to Sofia’s and Shug’s see was influenced to stand up for herself, fight back and show who she truly is . My favorite character in the story is Adam. He can truly be called Celie’s son with his action and selfness. Adam is a representation of what a true man. Adam’s love for Tashi is so strong he marks his face as well. He didn’t want Tashi to go through anything by herself. He wants to be with her the whole step of the way and just respect and love her.

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This novel does a fantastic job of placing women on a pedestal despite the constant and ongoing oppression. It shows that in a patriarchal society women were seen as weak but when they come together and form strong relationships women become a force to be reckoned with. The novel beautifully illustrates Celie’s arduous journey from her self-objectification and hopelessness to her newfound confidence and dominance, and how her female relationships were the catalyst of her transformation. I loved it when Albert was completely caught off guard by Celie’s bold insults and that her retaliation was sharp enough to damage his ego. It is beautiful to see him reflect on his toxicity and change himself and the way he treats women. This is what all men in a patriarchal society should do. I was happy to see Nettie and Celie eventually coming back together in the end after years of hopelessness and uncertainty. It shows that their sisterhood bond kept them in touch with each other their entire lives until they were able to see each other again. My favorite character is Adam as he is the perfect example of what a true and respectable man should be, not society’s toxic definition of a man. The way he sacrifices his appearance to marry Tashi shows his selflessness and is something that all men should be. His name perfectly fits his character as he is one of the first “true” and authentic men in society.

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The Color Purple is an amazing book that opened my eyes to new ideas and perspectives. The beginning of the book illustrates the horrible life black women must endure in order to survive and hooks the reader for a book of a lifetime. Alice Walker does not pull punches to the reality of life for black women at the time to extent of describing 🤬 scenes to fully shed light on this matter. I feel like if Walker attempted to nullify these actions her message would not come across and carry a heavy impact as it did. I also loved how this book brought forth new ideas that I have never thought of before. I can’t recall to this day a book that made me fully question my beliefs. When Celie described God as a white man with pearly blue eyes I was in disbelief because that is how I viewed God. When Shug described God as an it who surrounds us in everything I was flabbergasted. Never once in my life have I seen it in this light and even as I write this review I am still pondering the idea in my head. This is what elevated the book from being enjoyable to everlasting. I can gladly say that this is a book that I will never forget, not just because it made me reconsider my perspective but also for Celie and all the other female characters that have to take a stance to fight against a society that wishes to crush them. My favorite character in the book is Sofia. Sofia’s attitude of not letting anyone walk all over her and standing strong to her ideals makes her my favorite character. I can still vividly remember reading about when she had an all-out brawl with Harpo at her house. My mouth was wide open reading about how she refused to let anyone control her. Stating that she loves Harpo but that will not stop her from defending herself. I will recommend this book to anyone who is willing to hear me out. I know next year's class will love reading this book just as much as I did!

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This novel does a fantastic job of placing women on a pedestal despite the constant oppression. It shows that in a patriarchal society women were seen as weak but when they come together and form strong relationships women become a force to be reckoned with. The novel beautifully illustrates Celie’s arduous journey from her self-objectification and hopelessness to her newfound confidence and dominance, and how her female relationships were the catalyst of her transformation. I loved it when Albert was completely caught off guard by Celie’s bold insults and that her retaliation was sharp enough to damage his ego. It is beautiful to see him reflect on his toxicity and change himself and the way he treats women. This is what all men in a patriarchal society should do. I was happy to see Nettie and Celie eventually coming back together in the end after years of hopelessness and uncertainty. It shows that their sisterhood bond kept them in touch with each other their entire lives until they were able to see each other again. My favorite character is Adam as he is the perfect example of what a true and respectable man should be, not society’s toxic definition of a man. The way he sacrifices his appearance to marry Tashi shows his selflessness and is something that all men should be. His name perfectly fits his character as he is one of the first “true” and authentic men in society.

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The Color Purple is such an amazing novel that impacts so many people from it was first written to now, 40 years later. The novel will remain relatable and influential for many years to come. Alice Walker has done such an amazing job emphasizing the importance of sisterhood and strength that comes in when people collaborate. She shows that when people are given a chance to express themselves, they'll grow and something great will come out of it. Celie is inspired by many strong women to express herself and fight back. It shows the power of the female bond and what the outcome is when women express themselves. Celie has gone through so much but to come out of it at the end as a vigorous and prominent figure for many African American girls to look up to is life-changing. Something I wasn't too particular about was the way men were seen. Even though we know that there are good men out there like the early stages of Harpo, Samuel, and Adam, it isn't right to categorize all men like Albert. As we see the cyclical nature of men is very dependent on who the father is and what they've gone through. Harpo even though he has had two terrible role models in Albert and Older Mr._ was still given a name because he was different and he loved and cherished Sofia even before they married. It shows that the cycle isn't permanent and can easily be changed. Adam and Samuel are very similar in that they both treat women properly and love them unconditionally. My favorite character was Shug. Shug was the embodiment of suspense, sincerity, and compassion. In the first couple of letters, Shug was built up as the figure who would be Celie's savior. Even though the whole town would covertly speak badly about Shug, she has lived up to the potential to be this amazing character. Her sincerity from the first moment she met Celie to their conversations about Albert she has spoken her mind and uses her voice to her advantage. She says it how it is and that's something I can really appreciate. Finally, her compassion she standing up for Celie and helps her discover herself in so many ways. They talk about God, sex, and what Celie could do to help change the South even if it is just through some pants. This has been an amazing book to read and I hope AP 12 enjoys it next year too.

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The book, "The Color Purple" is a very sad historically fiction of the constant endurance of a black woman in a setting that saw her and those like her as useable and abuseable. This is not the end message of the tone, do not misunderstand, but it is undeniable there is a theme of and clear portrayal of the helplessness of the oppressed when faced by their oppressors. It doesn't attempt to hide the reality and darkness of the oppression the women in the novel face, nor the ugliness that can be present in the men of a patriarchal society. I felt as though the novel tackled several harsh and difficult to read topics purposefully and did an excellent job in facing the reader with the reality that the lives of others, such as the strain of Celie's life from teen hood to adulthood due to her 🤬 and early marriage, the problems she experienced being beat and the troubles she had learning to stand up for herself. There were even groups of people who would be in synchronized suffering, such as when everyone fretted over Sofia as she resided in jail, or the tribe of the Olinka's and their own problems that came with having their village be bulldozed down the middle to make way for a road they hadn't agreed to. My favorite character in the novel remained to be Sofia, who I deeply appreciated for how she didn't put up with the nonsense of others and found to just be very enjoyable. She and Harpo were easily the two I wanted to see happy and together the most, and I would have given the favorite title to Harpo had he stayed like he originally was with Sofia before asking Mr. for advice. Sofia's strength to strike back and hard at anyone who hit her, her forethought to care for her children, and her history of a large family she could rely on made her out to be one of the most capable and well-adjusted of the main cast, and I found her clear defiance of the gender role especially with Harpo to be great in terms of developing a likeable character with a sense of being grounded and knowing what they desired or wanted. Despite how she was wronged by Harpo, and Squeak, and Celie, Sofia never really held it against them, and always acted forgiving despite her hard tough exterior and she was just a pleasant character from beginning to end.

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The Color Purple has to be one my personal favorite books, both inside and outside of school, that I've had the privilege of reading (all thanks to Mrs. Romano's superior taste). When reading other works for school, I frequently found myself taking quite some time to get through the novels because it felt like an effort trying to understand the author's purpose. There was no battle with this one, though. With every letter I read I gained insight as to what Walker intended to communicate with us. She conveyed in such an effortlessly beautiful way
a message that fights the big battle that is the insufferable life of black women. This message of a black woman's necessity for a voice, an outlet, a community, and a sense of self travels smoothly from the pages into the world that needs to hear it. The story of Celie is one that represents the lives of countless black women both during this time and even now. Women of color are rarely acknowledged, let alone taken seriously. We have been used, abused, and diminished since the beginning and it's through books such as these that our oppression is announced and made clear to society. I cannot think of another narrative that targets issues pertaining to the plight of black women everywhere while uplifing and empowering the silenced community as effectively as this one. I was a joy to read! It was especially enjoyable when thinking of my favorite character, Nettie. To me, she represents Walker's hope for black women everywhere. From a young age, Nettie had a love for knowledge and wouldn't let anything take that away from her: not society's misogyny, not Pa, not Mr. ____. She had her sights set on being much more than just another victim and she was able to fight her way out. What I admire most is that, through everything, Nettie was constantly thinking of her sister, Celie. She was just strong enough to take from life what she deserved but compassionate enough to not let that fight get in the way of familiy. 10/10 Novel!!!

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The Color Purple was written in a beautiful way that told the story of many without stirring from the main idea of women empowering and uplifting other women. The fact that Walker wasn’t afraid of telling it how it is and not sugarcoating how abuse continues through many generations, shows that she wanted people to understand that it isn’t something new, it just wasn’t being acknowledged. The ending was happy, but the surprising thing is it didn’t feel unrealistic. Native Son had a realistic ending that was depressing, but the way Walker wrote The Color Purple, she was able to make the happy ending fit with the story. A big part of her being able to fit it is through her making sure that most of the characters weren’t static and instead changed due to the circumstances that they had. In Sofia’s case, my favorite character, she was once a fighter and didn’t allow disrespect to come her way. She made Mr. _____ know, in the beginning, that she didn’t care if he didn’t want Harpo to marry her and instead waited for Harpo to make up his mind. Celie had learned to speak up for herself and fight back because of her. Although that was her in the beginning, she reached her lowest point when in prison and started to understand why Celie acted the way she did and how it was much safer to live that way under certain circumstances. She started to build herself back up with the help from other women and became the person she once was, but gained an understanding of why some women don’t fight back and how important it is to uplift women. Not only did she become herself, but she actually helped Mr. ______ become a better person and live a life that wouldn’t be filled with guilt. The fact that she was willing to help Harpo and Mr. ______ showed her growth because she was tired of the way society made them be, but helped them become better people. Even though she helped them, it had started with Celie and the ripped curtains that turned into a quilt, showcasing the bond between women and the strength in sisterhood. Through Sofia uplifting Celie, Celie was able to empower Sofia and the healthiest cycle continues. Since Sofia was one of the women to change and start the process of Celie being able to bond with other women, it makes her my favorite character in The Color Purple.

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Every set of letters left me having to resist reading on. The characters and the story were so flushed out that I felt like I knew them, and wanted to learn more and more about them. The realism in the characters made me really connect to the stories, and made me feel the rise and falls of Celie's life alongside her. The book explored a lot of topics that are usually hidden away in order to silence the communities that relate to them. This made the exploration of racism, patriarchal oppression, and sexuality all the more impactful. I also really enjoyed the ending, but wasn't expecting it. For a few letters, I was fearful that Celie was going to follow the footsteps of Edna Pontellier. Celie persevering through the tragedies that were coming at her one after another solidified her journey in my mind, and I was happy she was rewarded with an ending that she was more than deserving of. My favorite character throughout the novel was Shug Avery. The allure and mystery that surrounded her when she was introduced in the book didn't leave me disappointed when we met her. The confidence and pure appeal she exuded made swoon for her, just like Albert and Celie. She did have her faults as a character, and I did feel Celie's pain, but this made Shug very real to me. She didn't limit her freedom for the comfort of others, and took her wild lifestyle to the extreme. Her total disregard for what others thought about her was very interesting. It revealed the tough skin needed to be a strong woman, and made the vulnerability she eventually revealed to Celie feel extremely uncharacteristic for Shug, adding depth to her character. Shug and Celie's narrative showed the depth and levels that love can have, and that love won't always look the same even between two people, and that it is always growing and evolving along with the people who share it.

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The Color Purple is a remarkably well-written novel that has the potential to inspire young women for the time to come. I really enjoyed reading this book because of the way it was set up. I believe that Walker did a great job structuring the book so that the reader was able to put pieces together on their own. Walker's use of symbols and motifs to develop the theme was also great. There were many inspiring messages that could've been taken from it. The major message I received was the importance of having a voice and standing up for yourself. Celie's development throughout the novel helped the reader interpret the message thoroughly. Women at the time were severely underrepresented in society which led to her desire for publishing this book. One thing I would slightly disagree on is the idea that all men are the same regarding the way they treat women. Her use of the names was interesting but I believe it categorizes all men into a place where they might not belong. Understandably, times were different and one cannot argue with someone who lived their own experiences. Walker's attention to imagery gave off an even better experience when reading the novel. I feel like it really brought out details that wouldn't have been noticed. Her characterization of several characters gave even more information on them. This personally helped me develop a better understanding of the theme. One character who really impressed me was Adam. Adam, although younger than most men, set an example of what it is to be a man. His generosity to women and consideration shines through to highlight him in a world of men who are contrasting to Adam.

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The Color Purple is by far my favorite book in literature. The details in the story really amazed me. How everything had a meaning and how many parallels and connections they were. But I mostly enjoyed how there was a happy ending. Celie has already endured so much throughout the entire novel and I’m glad she got her happy ending. I think that Alice Walker wrote this story beautifully while teaching the harsh realities of what colored women deal with. I loved the development and significance of each character because it showed how they all impacted Celie in some way. My overall favorite character is Nettie. I love how caring and productive she is. I love her honesty and how she never gave up on Celie over the years despite being miles away without hearing from her. I mostly love the parallel and connection between both of their lives.

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The Color Purple was such an amazing novel. I loved the novel as a whole. I’m happy we read a novel that was from the point of view of a black woman. This novel helped me see that black women have been struggling for years with society. Even now, black women are still seen less then with everything. In addition, I loved how the novel explored sexuality between Shug and Celie. The novel showed a different part of society which were the people that were hiding their sexuality. The novel overall was my favorite novel and I would definitely re-read it. I  have two favorite characters which were Shug and Celie. Celie was my favorite character because of the way she changed and finally gained her voice. At the end, Celie became such a strong woman and hopefully she passes on her strength to other women. Shug is also my favorite character because she is funny and fearless!! I love how Shug stands up for herself and is her own person. She did not change the person she was not for no one. I loved how she helped Celie gained a voice and how she always shut down Mr.!! Shug was a dominate woman overall. I’m so happy her and Celie reunited their friendship with each other at the end.

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The Color Purple... Love a black woman from infinity to infinity <3 

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The Color Purple is such a beautiful and amazing book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and although there were some very graphic, taboo, and scandalous parts of the novel, I believe that it added to the realism of its narrative. I admire Walker's use of graphic imagery, as it really sets in stone the violent nature and environment in which these women had to survive in. Black woman today, though very empowered and outspoken, are still affected by the oppression and stereotypes throughout the novel. Displaying these experiences, and sharing the voices of these women, who represent both the past and present, is extremely important to the betterment of both black women and society! Walker's commentary on how Black Americans view Africa was very interesting as well. Although most southern black people never thought about their African ancestry, Nettie's visit up North showed how important this heritage was for northern black folks. I found joy in Nettie's excitement about Africa and her heritage, as it really reminded me of myself. Being an African American means that there are slim chances of you finding out about your heritage before slavery; despite this, black americans continue to find ways to celebrate their enslaved ancestors and tap into their heritage. Walker using quilting and sewing to show the bond between the women and development of sisterhood was extremely intriguing. The fact that the quilts not only brought the women together, made them stronger, but also told their stories and experiences was astonishing. When Nettie showed Corrine the quilt she had made and Corrine's memories just flew back into her head, it was jaw dropping. The fact that these women can look at a piece of fabric and recall a memory or a strong emotion is truly beautiful, and it goes to show how valuable the items our family leaves behind are.

Now although Shug wasn't the nicest person when we first met her, she really drastically developed as the novel continued and it made her my favorite character. One of the things I loved about Shug was how willing she was to defend Celie. Shug knew she could push Mr. around, and she knew she could say whatever she wanted to him and he would let her. When she used this power to defend Celie and express her disappointment of Mr.'s treatment toward her, it truly made me happy. Celie really needed a strong woman who was willing to support her, and Shug stepped up to the role. Another thing I loved about Shug was her characteristics. She was such a confident, independent, sexy, and outspoken woman who didn't care what a man or women thought about her. She was focused on herself, Celie, and the bag!!

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The Color Purple is an amazing novel and really has a big effect on its readers. The novel had some graphic parts, but that is to make it as realistic as possible to problems occurring in this time period and still to this day. The reason for this is to really emphasize the importance of the themes shown throughout the novel such as women empowerment, racial and gender-related oppression and stereotypes made by society. The experiences that the characters experience are to show the readers how important this is. There are many characters I liked in this novel, but the two that really stood out to me were Celie and Shug. I like Celie mainly because of the drastic personality change she made throughout the novel. She is such a strong woman and even though it sadly took her a while to realize that due to abuse, being around powerful women inspired and drove her to make changes. She went from having zero self confidence and being unable to defend herself to fighting back and accepting who she really is. Throughout all this Celie was considerate of the feelings of the people around her, even though sometimes they weren't doing the same back. I also really liked Shug as a character. Not so much in the beginning, but she grew a lot as a character as well. She taught Celie how to be independent and how to be herself. Shug also was funny, amusing and also became kind. At first she made of Celie and called her ugly, but over time they connected and she taught her to accept her sexuality and herself as a person. Although I wish they became serious in the end, these were my favorite characters and they had a huge impact on why I really enjoyed reading this book.

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The color purple is a wonderfully written and wonderfully paced novel. I can see and believe that all of these characters were real people. There was never a dull or boring moment as something always came up. I also like how deep it gets in it's themes. Walker seems to go to the lowest of society to truly show what it like as a black woman in her time. The ending also leaves on a happy note after the Vietnam war which was Celie's life. Speaking of Celie, in the end she became my favorite characters in the novel. All the trials and hardships Celie is written to the point where her reactions felt natural and stirred sadness in me.Many of her moments near the end had me cheering on for her. Especially the moment where she pulled a knife on Albert.That seemed like the build up of many years of abuse and when it came it was satisfying. Though there were many characters that I liked Celie came out at the end.

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The Color Purple is an amazing book that exemplifies just how good well-written character development can be. It is a heartbreaking story that illustrates the growth people with abuse as the catalyst. Walker did an amazing job making me almost forgive Mr. in the end even after everything he did to Celie. I can't believe I was actually sorry for Mr. at the end and rooting for his growth as a person. This was the same for Shug. I started out hating her when she called Celie ugly, but over time, I grew to love her and the strength that she gave Celie. I am also surprised at how well written the story comes together. Especially, since there is no timeline. It never felt like there was anything missing and each letter built off the last one perfectly. The book does an excellent job imparting the lesson that women deserve power and control in their lives and the warning of societal shunning that comes with it. In the book, my favorite character is Adam.  He is truly a gentlemen who will help change men across the planet. He goes so far as to permanently disfigure himself just to prove his devotion to the woman he loves. He allows his wife to have an education and her own opinions. They have arguments with each other that do not get violent. He is the embodiment of what a man should be.

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Honestly, after reading the first letter of The Color Purple by Alice Walker, I wasn't sure if I could continue. I'm glad I did though. This novel depicts how women can work together against corruption and a patriarchal society. I really enjoyed the read along with the other novels Mrs. Romano has assigned. Mrs. Romano, if you're reading this, you haven't missed with your novel selection. I love how Alice Walker incorporates motifs throughout the novel. It just shows sophistication and intertextuality. Walker brings the motif of quilts from "Everyday Use" into The Color Purple which I feel is so creative that her literary works connect. Alice Walker had the goal of showing the oppression of black women's voices and the inequality between male and female. This novel was definitely a stepping stone to reach where we are today relating to gender equality. It may not be exactly the same between genders, but it definitely is better than a few decades ago. Also, I felt disrespected that Walker believed all men were the same oppressive person. HOWEVER, this was before I learned the hidden meaning behind the names. This just made me love the novel even more because it is so creative and unique that she gave blank names to oppressive characters and names to men who cared. It shows Walker's hope that men will change and start caring for women's voices which is beautiful. My favorite character in The Color Purple would have to be Adam. A young character with lots of potential. The meaning behind the name Adam fits his description so well which is so awesome that Walker alludes to the Bible. Adam is someone I would like to be like, always caring for my significant other.

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The Color Purple was an amazing and empowering book written by Alice Walker. She openly expressed her voice just as Celie and all of the other amazing female characters did. The women in this novel learnt from one another and we should do the same and learn from Walker as well. I loved how the women in this book were all strong in their own way and would eventually stand to fight for themselves. However I thought Sofia stood out in that department, hence why she is my favorite character. I admire any and all women who are strong enough to stand for themselves and can put up with anything you put them through, women who don't tolerate being pushed around, and I thought Sofia embraced that perfectly. No matter what she would fight back. Even when she had to fight back against her own lover, she didn't back down and pummeled him accordingly. Thank you Mrs. Romano for sharing such an amazing piece of literature with us.

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This novel is one of the few that I have read fully. I absolutely loved this book and everything about it. It perfectly carries out it’s multiple meaningful themes throughout it’s entirety. Emphasizing the silencing of black women’s voices is a topic that I am very passionate about and am very excited that I have such an amazing teacher that knows the importance of topics like this. My favorite character is definitely Adam. He is the prime example of a man that knows how to love, treat, and respect a woman. He is not judgmental, he is not mean, he is absolutely perfect.

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I love this book and I admire all that it stands for. Upon reading the first few pages, one might find themselves feeling undeniably repulsed by the horrific acts of violence that are depicted. Once you push yourself to continue reading, you will find that this novel does not spare it's readers any details regarding the oppression of black women. Alice Walker provides her audience the whole truth about how abuse and the patriarchy is cyclical and outrageously perpetuated by abusers and those broken by abuse. The saddening reality is that many unprotected young black women will end up being captives to their own version of Mr. if change is not made. It is impressive to me how Walker concisely demonstrates the oppression that black women endure. The existence of this book is crucial. My favorite character in the book is undoubtedly Sofia. Sofia from the very start refused to ever let herself be talked down to by any man. When Harpo tries to get her to submit to him, she reasserts how much power she has without any restraint. Harpo lives in her house, not the other way around. Even when Sofia is put in a situation that demeans her children, she does what any mother would do and she defends them. Sofia is simply a well rounded person- powerful and protective.

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I like the book as a whole. Going into it after reading Everyday Use, I knew to expect strong female characters and a similar motif of sisterhood and the importance of the quilts. I liked the book because it feels enlightening to read from the perspective of an author who simply wrote to educate and channel the spirits of the voiceless through her stories. I love how it is written like a diary, as if we were part of Celie's psyche and among her most intimate thoughts. I loved how the women were stronger together and didn't let themselves be tread over which was what helped Celie. I loved all of the characters, but my favorite was Sofia. I love how she was given masculine traits and shown as a strong, no-nonsense, and independent woman. She wore that pants in her relationship with Harpo and literally had to be taken down by 6 men after beating up the mayor's wife. She was the picture of a strong woman and was shown this way to further the message of the distortion of gender roles and the importance of sisterhood. Sticking together was (and still is) what was important for these women to have a voice and break down the oppressive forces around them.

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The Color Purple... A Story about #GirlBosses

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The Color Purple... A Story about #GirlBosses

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The Color Purple has to be one of my favorite reads that we did in AP English. Last year, the novels were alright. I mean I liked the Catcher in the Rye but this blows it out of the water. First off, the way in which it was written was exquisite. The epistolary style of writing really made the work unique. Through this style of writing, I was able to really understand the struggles of Celie and how she felt because of it. Celie revealed a lot of her thoughts that we would not have been able to see if it was written in a different way. It was Celie's journal that we were reading. Celie's own emotions went into this. Celie brought us alongside her through a personal journey of self-discovery. I loved how throughout each letter, Celie learned more and more about herself. As Celie was learning more about herself, we were there with her. The African American vernacular really highlighted how black people at the time lacked education. This shows the struggles black people faced during the time of the story. I love how Walker added a lot of feminist ideas in her work. She gave a lot of her characters masculine traits. Sofia was the leader of that pack. Sofia really did the job of a man. Walker used these characters to highlight that women are powerful. That leads me to my favorite character. My favorite character has to be Adam. Adam of course acts like Celie. He is selfless and is willing to sacrifice himself for the betterment of others. Adam was more than happy to scar his face for Tashi. He knew that the only way to love the Tashi was to get accepted into the tribe. Adam was more than willing to give up his face to make Tahsi more comfortable. Adam is the only respectful man in the book as well. Adam is the true definition of a man. He does not look down on Tashi like the other people. He is happy with what he has. Adam and Mr.__ are basically opposites. It's like day and night between them. Adam can show other men that being respectful makes you a man. Being controlling over women just makes you a child.

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“I think it 🤬God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back.”

I once made a joke that every book we read in APE12 is a horror novel. The horror stems from the fact that these works of "fiction" are much closer to reality than anyone would like to acknowledge. Every novel we've read so far has been some tale about how broken society is, and each one has been so immersive that you could almost mistake them for fantasy – only for the novel to hit you with the striking reminder that reality simply has the potential to be that outlandishly horrifying. It's been such a common theme in this course that until this novel, you don't see that horror stories could still have a happy ending. I think that prevailing theme of hope, which is able to persist throughout the entire novel and actually produce a happy ending instead of a bittersweet one, is why I believe this novel was such an inspiring experience. In spite of how blunt its critiques of society are, Walker always makes you feel as if there is hope for the characters involved. Even when Celie has lost everything, or it seems like it is years too late for Harpo or Albert to change, our connections to these characters allow the audience to hope. I think my favorite character in the novel is Sofia for that reason: aside from Celie, she is the worst treated character in the novel, but it's impossible to doubt her resolve or her ability to eventually find happiness, because Sofia is not the type of person to give up. This novel is a beautiful reminder that society is terrible, and that in spite of that, people can have hope and find happiness. There isn't necessarily a need for a martyr: sometimes, simply hoping is enough, and that's a reminder that can get lost for a lot of these novels.