Please complete all blog posts pertaining to The Color Purple in the comments section of this thread. Blog posts are assigned weekly for the duration of the Lit Circle, and are due by 10pm on Thursday nights.
Students posting in this thread will be: Ann, Leah, Zack, Gabby & Paige.
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Alright, so first thought on the book: it is supremely graphic. Second thought: it makes me want to cry. Celie's life is straight terrible. All of her circumstances, from sexism, to abuse, to racism, are so incredibly inhumane that I cannot even imagine a person living her life.
Okay, I have one question though, if she is not educated, how is she writing these letters?
It seems like her abuse really numbs her physically and emotionally especially when it comes to men.
And according to the book, there are several mentions of her going to school but she dropped out very early. This is probably why she writes with broken sentences and grammar.
Agreeing with Zack, she dropped out really early and it says that she learned a lot from her younger sister who was much more literate and knowledgeable.
One thing I think is interesting is how when she talks about her husband, father, or any other adult male she calls them Mr. _______. I'm guessing this is because she has no respect for older men since the abuse she expiriences. Any other thoughts?
So I already posted because I didn't realize we already had this trend going, so I will just add to this also. I was extremely surprised at how graphic the novel was also. I'm surprised that it would be on the most commonly found books on the AP test, but I suppose by the end of the book we'll know why. Also, to add to the comments about her calling the men Mr.______ I think it's because of what Ann said and also because all of the men are the same to her, and she doesn't trust or respect them.
So... sucker punch! She's lesbian. Okay so the thing is, I think the reason she is attraced to women, in particular Shug, is because the only men that she has ever encountered have abused her. Women have always been gentle with her and have been the only ones to love her. As Shug Avery is the epitome of a woman, Celie is naturally drawn to her. Why Shug complies to being with Celie, on the other hand, is beyond me.
Thanks Paige for the update... But I think another reason she turned out this way, especially towards Shug is because she's the closest person she has ever had to a lover. She respected Celie, calling her Miss. Celie. Giving her this proper name she has never known. Shug must have known this was going to happen. Kinda like leading her on? I don't know...
Okay, so I find Shug's god very interesting. Is "It" the God of Christianity just with her own twist? Or is "It" simply nature where all is one? Or I suppose, is it a mix of the two?
I also find it interesting how quick Celie is to believe Shug's god, especially when Nettie, whom she looks up to and loves more than anyone, believes so strongly in the God of Christianity.
Guys, so here's the thing, I finished the book and I have no idea what just happened.. I am thoroughly confused.
Is Nettie dead or not?
One letter, she drown when her ship hits a German mine. The next, she is walking up Celie's driveway with her kids. Seriously what is going on?
I believe she's alive. Although I'm not quite sure. The reasons though I believe she is alive is because of the way Celie reacts to their coming home. It was such an awe moment that each sisters FINALLY get to see each other after years and years. Celie also wasn't crazy or delusional, so she was no way seeing these things. Case in point, Nettie is alive and well.
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