The Color Purple

by: Alice Walker

Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quick Quiz

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Who tells Celie that she “better not never tell nobody but God” about her abuse?

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What type of relationships does Walker portray as a means for women to summon the courage to tell stories?

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Who tells Harpo that Sofia’s resistance makes him less of a man?

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What motif does Walker use to indicate the liberation that various characters experience?

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What does Walker use as a symbol of the community of love that surrounds Celie?

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