The Color Purple by Alice Walker (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Themes in literature
Themes in literature
Central ideas & universal concepts author explores in work
Importance of voice in The Color Purple
Importance of voice in The Color Purple
Finding voice is fundamental to developing sense of self
Celie's first attempts at self-expression
Celie's first attempts at self-expression
Letters to God - her sole outlet for sharing her story
Shug's impact on Celie's narrative power
Shug's impact on Celie's narrative power
Shows Celie can construct own narrative (renames her 'virgin')
3 stages of Celie's voice development
3 stages of Celie's voice development
Silence → private expression (letters) → public confrontation
Role of female relationships in novel
Role of female relationships in novel
Vital means for women to challenge oppression & male dominance
How abusers are portrayed in The Color Purple
How abusers are portrayed in The Color Purple
Complex individuals who are themselves victims of oppression
How cycles of oppression can be broken
How cycles of oppression can be broken
Honest communication, confrontation, showing alternative ways
Characters who challenge traditional gender roles
Characters who challenge traditional gender roles
Sofia (strength), Shug (sexual confidence), Harpo (insecurity)
Walker's view on gender and sexuality
Walker's view on gender and sexuality
Far more complex than simple traditional categories suggest