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The Color Purple
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The Color Purple
by:
Alice Walker
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Letters 1–10
Letters 11–21
Letters 22–33
Letters 34–43
Letters 44–60
Letters 61–69
Letters 70–82
Letters 83–90
Characters
Character List
Celie
Shug Avery
Mr. ______
Nettie
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Sexuality
Personal Voice
Female Relationships
Quotes By Section
Letters 1–10
Letters 11–21
Letters 22–33
Letters 34–43
Letters 44–60
Letters 61–69
Letters 70–82
Letters 83–90
Quotes By Character
Celie
Nettie
Shug Avery
Mr. _____
Sofia
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Letters 1–10
Letters 11–21
Letters 22–33
Letters 34–43
Letters 44–60
Letters 61–69
Letters 70–82
Letters 83–90
Study Questions
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Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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Table of Contents
Character List Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Who are Olivia and Adam's biological parents?
Celie and Alphonso
Corrine and Samuel
Celie and Mr. ___
Nettie and Samuel
2
of 5
Which of the following characters is Shug Avery's lover?
Mr. ___
Celie
Grady
All of the above
3
of 5
How does Eleanor Jane attempt to atone for her family's racism and their unjust treatment of Sofia?
Becoming an activist
Caring for Sofia's daughter
Offering Sofia financial compensation
Confronting her parents
4
of 5
Which character disowns the nickname “Squeak” when she undergoes an empowering transformation of identity?
Sofia
Tashi
Mary Agnes
Olivia
5
of 5
What is Shug Avery's profession?
Blues singer
Tailor
Missionary
Cabaret Dancer
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