The Color Purple.Celie as empowered women.

The Color Purple. 

Celie as  empowered women.

The Color Purple is a series of letters written by a southern black woman Celie, reflecting a history of oppression and abuse suffered at the hands of men. It is the story of a poor black called Celie who writes a letter to God. She writes about her roles as daughter, wife, sister and mother.

Celie is completely powerless in the initial letters and God is the only person, she is able to talk with. Celie encounters many black women who mould her life.

Shug Avery 

Shug Avery is the Blue Singer, her husband Mr._____ is in love with. Though Celie is reduced to the level of being a servant to Shug, Shug finally becomes Celie's salvation. 

Sofia

Sofia is her strong -willed daughter-in-law. Her courage, endurance and strength seem to inspire Celie much. 

Squeak

Squeak, who goes through awakenings of her own finally demands Harpo to call her by her name Mary Agnes. 

Celie at the end of the novel rises in power as she creates a permanent life for her. Celie is fully empowered when her sister Nettie returns to her and she has Shug by her side. Celie feels so young, and having returned to her family and to be loved by many is the equivalent of starting a new life. 

Celie who is powerless in the beginning moves towards emancipation at the end of the novel. Thus there is a steady progress in Celie from objecthood to selfhood.