I may be black, I may be ugly, but I'm here
Celie realizes her husband's name is Albert when she finds old letters addressed to her from her sister Nettie, which her husband has been hiding from her. The letters are addressed to Celie's real name, which is Celie was Francis. In the letters, Nettie refers to Celie's husband as "Albert." This is when Celie finally learns his real name.
Harpo is Celie's stepson, as he is the son of Celie's husband Albert and his first wife. Harpo later marries Sofia, Celie's stepdaughter from Albert's first marriage.
Celie refers to him as MR-------------. but his real name is Albert!
Albert
After leaving Celie and Albert's house, Nettie goes on to live with a missionary family in Africa where she continues her education and becomes a teacher. She remains separated from Celie for many years but eventually reunites with her sister in the end.
Albert beats Celie as a way to exert power and control over her. He views women as inferior and believes he has the right to physically punish Celie when he is frustrated or angry. This abuse is a reflection of the larger societal context in which domestic violence was often normalized and women were seen as property rather than equals.
In "The Color Purple," Albert evolves from being a cruel and abusive husband to Celie to showing regret and seeking redemption for his past actions. He begins to show empathy and care for Celie, leading to a transformation in their relationship and his character growth throughout the novel.
In "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker, Celie and Shug Avery serve as foil characters to each other. Celie is introverted and submissive, while Shug is outspoken and independent. Their contrasting personalities help to highlight different aspects of each other's character development throughout the novel.
The resolution of "The Color Purple" involves Celie finding her own voice and strength, reclaiming her independence and identity. She also reconciles with her sister Nettie and finds closure with her abusive husband Albert. The novel ends on a hopeful note as Celie reunites with her family and finds peace and fulfillment in her life.
Celie Celie
Pieter Celie was born in 1942.
Celie is played by Whoopi Goldberg.