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The Color Purple
Alice Walker
Study Guide
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
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Plot Overview Quiz
Further Study
Plot Overview Quiz
1
of 5
To whom does Celie address her letters?
Her mother
Shug Avery
God
Her lost children
2
of 5
Whose captivating photograph enchants Celie?
Shug Avery
Her mother
Nettie
Mr. ___
3
of 5
Why is Sofia imprisoned and sentenced to twelve years of work as the mayor's maid?
Stealing from the mayor
Striking the mayor
Speaking out against Harpo
Insulting Miss Millie
4
of 5
How does Celie learn that her sister is alive?
Overhearing Mr. ___'s conversation
Encountering Nettie's fiancée Samuel
Reading a newspaper article
Finding Nettie's intercepted letters
5
of 5
What business does Celie establish in Tennessee?
A bakery
A dress shop
A catering business
A tailored pants store
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