The Color Purple1
Change over time was a theory that was first realized by the Greeks and, only thousands of years later, accepted as fact. As time goes by, things change. And this change is never more evident than in human growth and development. But what is it that causes human metamorphosis to occur? Oftentimes, the change comes from within, simply the innate desire to improve oneself. Other times, the transformation is directly the result of outside influences; such as a significant event or inspiration from respected individuals and role models. The latter is the case in Alice Walker's The Color Purple. In this novel, Walker uses the influence of other strong female characters to act as catalysts on Celie's journey of self-discovery.Inspired by Sophia, Celie is able to establish her independence from her abusive husband. Celie knows she is controlled by Mr.___ and acknowledges this when she "...think 'bout how every time (she) jump when Mr.___ call (her)" (Purple, 38). Celie's weakness is justified, considering that male domination is a constant in her life. Passed from one chauvinistic man to another, women in subordinate roles is all she knows
"Yes, Celie, she say. Everything want to be loved" (Purple, 91). "What it do when it pissed off? I ast? Celie views sex with her husband as a duty that she must perform to fulfill the selfish needs of a man who has no regard for her or her feelings, and uses her only as a tool to fulfill his needs. Celie is left with the feeling of objectification and with no love for herself.
Some common words found in the essay are:
Harpo I'm, Miss Celie, God Shug, Barret Love, Shug's God, God Celie, Purple Change, God Celie's, Listen God, Sophia Celie, color purple, view god, celie able, god love, sense self, alice walker, celie able establish, white male, search identity, desire improve, establish independence, able establish independence,
Approximate Word count = 1889
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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