... in The Color Purple, a novel about the struggles between salvation and independence in which she discusses the oppression of black women. Through the relationship between black men and black women, Walker portrays the prejudice that black women have to face. She paints this inferior female image and only through the sisterhood of women can the inferior female characters find freedom. Celie, the voice of the novel, is continually oppressed throughout the novel ... takes them with her to Memphis. Here, Squeak is able to complete her dream to sing, and Celie for the first time is able to s...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School