Celie
As a young girl, Celie is constantly subjected to abuse and told she is ugly. She decides therefore that she can best ensure her survival by making herself silent and invisible. Celie's letters to God are her only outlet and means of self-expression. To Celie, God is a distant figure, who she doubts cares about her concerns.
Celie does little to fight back against her stepfather, Alphonso. Later in life, when her husband, Mr. ______, abuses her, she reacts in a similarly passive manner. However, Celie latches on to Shug Avery, a beautiful and seemingly empowered woman, as a role model. After Shug moves into Celie and Mr. ______'s home, Celie has the opportunity to befriend the woman whom she loves and to learn, at last, how to fight back.
Shug's maternal prodding helps spur Celie's development. Gradually, Celie recovers her own history, sexuality, spirituality, and voice. When Shug says Celie is "still a virgin" because she has never had a satisfying sex life, Shug demonstrates......
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