"We use the words "classics" for books that are treasured by those who have read and loved them; but they are treasured no less by those who have the luck to read them for the first time in the best conditions to enjoy them‚" stated Italo Calvino. The novel "The Color Purple" written by Alice Walker is suggested to be a classic book‚ for it’s reflect on the social conflicts‚ its writing structure and the complexity of the plot. Celie being the protagonist and narrator is face with many struggles
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is possibly still alive she begins to write to her instead. The main recurring theme in this novel is having a strong voice and sticking up for yourself. One time having a powerful voice came up was when Sofia stood up for herself against her husband Harpo. Harpo tried to abuse her yet Sofia wouldn’t have it and beat him right back. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Celie admired Sofia’s
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Helping Others and Taking Charge The novel‚ The Color Purple is so important. It is all about growth‚ and change‚ and making a difference. Sofia‚ Shug‚ and Celie are all making a difference in the world‚ even though they don’t know it. These courageous women are standing up for each other‚ taking control and trying to make the world a better place. Sofia stands up for herself‚ no matter what‚ Shug Avery helps out someone in desperate need‚ and Celie takes charge of her own life‚ even when it seems
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I. Introduction The study of Computerized Sales and Inventory System for Botika Sofia and General Merchandise is taken from the concept of Information System. One example is the Transaction Processing System. This chapter includes the Background of the problem‚ Overview of the current state of technology‚ Project Rationale. 1.1 Background of the Problem Botika Sofia and General Merchandise is owned and managed by Mrs. Olivia Delos Reyes and were established on June 1‚ 2012 at Damballelos St
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house‚ what does Celie give to Nettie? What does Nettie promise Celie she will do? 11. Who is Shug Avery? 12. Who is Sofia‚ and for what reason does she get pregnant? 13. Harpo’s father and Celie advise Harpo to beat his wife. What happens when he does this? 14. Why is Celie jealous of Sofia? Assignment 2 Entries 22-35 1. How does Shug end up staying with Mr. ________ and Sofia? 2. When does Celie realize her husband’s first name is Albert? 3. How many children do Shug and Albert have together
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a father and mother. The father‚ who is old-fashioned and strict‚ has his own ideas of what he wants from his daughters. The daughters except for Sofia‚ the youngest one‚ have always done what he has asked for. Sofia does not agree with her sisters and she does what she wants. She runs away with a man‚ a decision her father cannot forgive. Although Sofia tries to reconcile with her father with no luck‚ she lets her father know that she has her own way of thinking. No matter how much the father tries
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and is inspired to let herself seek their virtues. Celie’s two friends‚ Shug and Sofia‚ are both strong women who teach Celie how to achieve the happiness she desires. Sofia is a woman with authority in her life. Her life has been a constant struggle and can no longer endure conflict. She is strong physically and that gives her confidence in herself. The only opinion of any value to her is her own. Sofia is very upset with Celie when she tells Harpo to beat her and she reveals to Celie details
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very submissive‚ but some prove their strength in the face of violence‚ after suffering abuse many women prove that they will not be dragged down. The two main victims of violence in the book are Celie and Sofia‚ who both experience abuse in their childhood and in their marriages. Sofia tries to fight the abuse that was made against her by being violent herself since she is a brave and a strong woman‚ however Celie in the beginning is introduced as weak and submissive.She has to tolerate Fonso
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or rhetor‚ and the audience. Celie‚ the main character of the movie‚ shows the impact of rhetoric in almost every aspect of her life. The effects of rhetoric in Celie’s life are apparent through her relationships with Mr. Johnson‚ Shug Avery‚ and Sofia. The relationship that Celie has with Mr. Johnson is unbalanced from the first time they meet. Celie’s complacent and gentle nature leave her at the mercy of Albert Johnson’s more dominant attitude. The rhetoric that she expresses to him‚ of innocence
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liberties a has (40). In this moment Sofia explains her amazonian-esque physique explaining that “all my life I had to fight.I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my brothers. I had to fight my cousins” (40) Sofia and Celie essentially have a heart to heart and Celie realises how strong Sofia really is‚ and the unfortunate reality that she could never acquire the level of strength and independence that Sofia possessed. Harpo’s failed attempt to control Sofia caused her to be arrested because if
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