1. Interpreting God In "The Color Purple"
... of the novel Celie resumes her faith in God, but a different kind of God. Her talks with Shug, her letters from Nettie, and her overall happiness with life helps her decision. She addresses her final letter to God. "Dear God. Dear stars, dear trees, dear sky, dear people. Dear Everything. Dear God" (pg 292). Her new God represents life and all that ... is good in the world. Thinking of God in this new light Celie is able to feel closer to ... walls they made me feel very small and unhappy, so I took them down. Even the picture of Christ which generally looks good anywhere looks peculia...
- Word Count: 945
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School