1. The Color Purple
... Ms. Schmidt Honors English II 17 September 2002 The Color Purple, by Alice Walker is a historical novel showing how an uneducated, fourteen-year-old black girl living in rural Georgia between 1910 through 1940 can overcome years of abuse and betrayal, and become an independent, confident woman. Celie faces racism and sexism, female relationships and the disruption of traditional gender roles. Celie has strength ... and endurance, is able to love unconditionally, and is in constant search for truth. Celie never gives up faith. Racism and Sexism are a major issue today as it was before. T...
- Word Count: 1740
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School