'The Color Purple' is about the bonding of women
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Exploring the Themes and Characters of 'The Color Purple'
Reviewers discuss author Alice Walker's bravery in tackling difficult subjects in her novel 'The Color Purple', which explores the experiences of black women in the deep south. The chapter also includes an interview with Walker, where she explains how the main characters in the book developed and how she connected with their spirits.
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