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Dual Meaning of "The Color Purple"
- "The Color Purple" title represents both the color of Celie's genitalia and a metaphor for appreciating beauty in life.
- Missing the color purple symbolizes failing to notice and enjoy life's small wonders, which God finds offensive.
Challenging Dialect Reflects Character
- The book is written in strong Southern dialect reflecting Celie's poor education and 1930s setting.
- Understanding this dialect requires patience but reveals deeper meaning as the story progresses.
Sophia’s Bold Defiance
- Sophia’s defiance against the white mayor who slapped her shows her fiery spirit and refusal to submit.
- This leads to her jail time, highlighting racial and gender power struggles in the South.