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The Color Purple

The Color Purple was published in 1983, and written by Alice Walker. The book addressed the issues surrounding the life of the southern American black female in the 1930s. The book won a couple of prizes, including a Pulitzer.

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What are the similarities between the books The Great Gatsby and The Color Purple?

Trimalchio was a person or character (cannot remember if he was fictional or real) in Rome. If you take Latin, Trimalchio's dinner is pretty famous. Anyway, he was a freedman, who had great fantastic parties that were known as being very odd and interesting events. The reference to Gatsby there is obvious although that is really the only correlation between the two. There are also other correlations though, which is both Gatsby and Trimalchio's obsession with time, and the colour green (Trimalchio's green ball, and Gatsby's green light)

What are some important quotes showing racism from The Color Purple?

  1. "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." - This quote highlights the dismissal and devaluation of the experiences of black people.

  2. "I'm poor, I'm black, I may be ugly and can't cook, a cap of hair never even pop to say, “Thank you”. It hardly ever does. What it do is pretend it don't never see me." - This quote underscores the intersection of race, poverty, and beauty standards in the protagonist's life.

  3. "Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to get attention we do, except walk?" - This quote reflects the theme of black people having to perform and conform to societal expectations to be accepted.

What is the resolution in the color purple?

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.

Is The Color Purple appropriate for a child?

'The Color Purple' the film contains many delicate themes that would need considering if a child was to view it.

  • Rape
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Racial Discrimination
  • Drug Abuse
These need to be considered for a child to view. 12 yrs and above may be appropiate, depending on the maturity of the child. If this question is whether a child should WEAR the colour purple then the answer would be yes, for both male and female.

What Religion was celie?

Celie (In-Depth Analysis) Shug also opens Celie's eyes to new ideas about religion, empowering Celie to believe in a nontraditional, non-patriarchal version of God. ... www.sparknotes.com/lit/purple/terms/charanal_1.html - Cached - Similar

What must you do in stations or in trains?

You must buy a valid train ticket (or Permit to Travel) for the whole journey you are making before you get on a train at any rail station.

Why did that man cut that boys face in Africa on the Color Purple?

Ritual scarification was commonly practiced in some tribes of Africa. It still is, but is much less common.

Why is there a purple cow in winter garden Florida?

That is because someone died it. It is not scientifically possible for a cow to be purple.

What does the color purple symbolize?

Royalty INCORRECT! Green is royalty Purple is mysterious No, the first person was right, purple represents loyalty and wealth. The person who said green shows royalty is actually incorrect. Green represents envy.

Did Whoopi Goldberg's daughter have a roll in the color purple?

Yes, Alex Martin (Whoopi's daughter, and only child) had a small part in The Color Purple. She's not credited in the film because she was an Extra.

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How many pages is the book The Color Purple?

300

The number of pages in "The Color Purple" is 288. I have the book, I just counted.

Who played Sofia in The Color Purple?

Oprah Winfrey play the character Sofia. Sofia is the type of assertive woman. She won't back down from a fight. Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) admires this quality, but often times it just causes Sofia trouble. This assertive nature tends to rub white people the wrong way.

What is purple guys last name?

In the lore of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, Purple Guy's last name is never explicitly revealed. He is primarily known as William Afton, the main antagonist who becomes Springtrap in the games.