... and avoids any extensive displays of adjective language to convey death as normality for Celie – something she is desensitized to, even in regard of her own mother. 'My mama dead. She die screaming and cussing.' While the misuse of present tense 'die' insinuates her lack of education and perhaps therefore her lack of ability to properly express herself ... afterlife, which is in keeping with orthodox Christianity. However, Bronte is quick to address the assumption of eternal peace, highlighted by a sudden change in narration. Briefly returning to the present day, Nelly asks ...

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