... and that Cathy I's original identity will fade with time, being remembered as a mother rather than an individual – the theme of motherless children also being a prominent theme throughout the novel. Comparatively, the death of her mother for Celie in 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is void of any sort of emotional attachment. Walker employs short sentences and avoids any extensive displays ... traumatic and horrifying event in a factual manner. This somewhat belittles the overwhelming nature of death, and the novel instead focuses on feminism and gender prejudice, which acts as ...

• Word Count: 1639
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate