Celie's father, "Pa", has no respect for his daughter. He dejects her for everything she does and doesn't let her have or enjoy certain privileges that she is entitled to as a human being. "Pa" is constantly traumatizing Celie. As a father, he is supposed to comfort her and reassure her that she is cared for. However, he does the complete opposite. "He never had a kine word to say to me. Just say you gonna do what your mammy wouldn't...When that hurt, I cry. He start to choke me, saying you better shut up and get used to it" (Pg. 1

For years, Celie never takes charge of her life. She is brought down by others and is deprived of certain privileges. However, when her father dies and his property is passed down to her, she makes a small business from home by making pants. Eventually, her business becomes a huge success. With her life in order and her financial matters settled she becomes a successful and self-reliant woman.

All of the male people in Celie's life constantly demoralize and dismay her. They make her life so miserable that she has turns away from all men. Only one woman helps Celie realize that she could have more out of life. Mr. ____'s lover, Shug Avery was a blues singer who was a well-known woman. She shows Celie that she can have certain privileges and she could succeed in life without the help of men. Shug helps Celie realize what life is without oppression from men. However, men impacted her life so much that she is only attracted to women simply because she isn't afraid of them. H

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)