1. The Color Purple
... even though she has sex with him, cares for his three children, cleans his house, and works his fields (Lewis 1). She also calls her husband, Albert, Mr._____ to show readers the cruelty of the back man to his wife and family. Men's cruelty to their wives is one of America's greatest tragedies. ... raped by her stepfather. He immediately takes both the children from her a sold them to a church pastor. She is then forced to marry a man named Albert but falls in love with Shug Avery, a former lover of her husband (Lewis 1). After Celie takes care of Shug when she gets ill they become lesb...
- Word Count: 2261
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School