The Color Purple: Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Celie's character at the novel's start
Celie's character at the novel's start
Passive, submissive, suffers severe abuse
Character who pivotally influences Celie's empowerment
Character who pivotally influences Celie's empowerment
Shug Avery
What Celie discovers hidden from Nettie
What Celie discovers hidden from Nettie
Letters revealing her past and children's fate
Symbol of Albert and Celie's reconciliation
Symbol of Albert and Celie's reconciliation
Purple frog
Shug Avery's profession
Shug Avery's profession
Blues singer
What Shug teaches Celie about
What Shug teaches Celie about
Her body, sexuality, and self-worth
Sofia's defining characteristics
Sofia's defining characteristics
Strong, defiant, symbol of resistance
Sofia's defiant act leading to imprisonment
Sofia's defiant act leading to imprisonment
Refusing to become the mayor's maid
Squeak's real name
Squeak's real name
Mary Agnes
Nettie's role in Africa
Nettie's role in Africa
Missionary with the Olinka people