The letters are also another motif in the novel.
The letters play an important role in conveying Celies thoughtsand emotions throughout her life.
Walker suggests that oppressed people can unite with solidarity toovercome their oppressors.
A sub theme of The Color Purple is the harm inflicted on the Black community, both by theirown cycle of violence and the racially motivated hatred of Negroes in the South.
Symbol:
The title of the book is an important symbol.
Celie goes through life having a hard time noticing the beautifulaspects and appreciating them.
She had a difficult life and was abused as an adolescent.
The color purple is continually equated with suffering andpain.
Sofias swollen, beaten face is described as the color of eggplant.
Purple is the color of Celies private parts, the site ofher sexual violation.
However, later Shug points out to her that life must be enjoyed. When theyare in a field of purple flowers, Shug tells Celie to look at the flowers and embrace their beauty. Youmust look at all the good and acknowledge them because God placed them all onearth. After learning this, Celie has a better respect for life and everything it has to offer.
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