Ramos, Diana Marie P.

March 6, 2023

BSED SOCSTUD 1-4

The Color Purple (1985): Film Essay

There are always two sides to every tale, and in my interpretation of the magnificent
book The Color Purple, it is clear that, despite what some detractors may say, I believe this
work to be of utmost importance. After reading and watching “The Color Purple,” it is simple to
demonstrate how wrong I.M. Then there is Dence. The Color Purple by Alice Walker shows the
hard truth of Celie’s life and her development into an independent woman. Walker explores
significant topics related to racism, sexism, love, and 1900s living. Literature critic I.M. In a
recent Dallas Dunce essay, Dence stated that “Alice Walker,” the author of “The Color Purple,”
“conveys remarkably little about the power of powerful women, love, and racism.” In addition,
the plot is convoluted, and the characters are weakly drawn and easily forgotten. When it was
all over, I failed to find a single memorable passage. “Do yourself a favor and ignore this
horrible excuse of literary work,” is a statement that, in my opinion, is completely untrue. The
Color Purple is a book that is well worth reading because it might have the same impact on you
as it did on me. To learn more about the significance of strong women like Celie, I also heartily
suggest reading or viewing The Color Purple. This book is very sensitive, and as I connect this
to our discussion in Anthropology, we’ve seen some plots where women, or mothers, usually do
the household chores and the father works to buy their needs every day. And way back in the
1900s, women got abused by their husbands, which is nearly connected to our topic discussion;
it was a big example of a culture wherein men would do everything they wanted to a woman’s.
This kind of culture from way back at that time is so cruel for me, and I thank God that this
time women are hearing about getting justice for abuse done to them. As seen in the movie
and as I read every decade, the culture changes, the views of women change, and they are
given importance and service, unlike in the early 1900s. 

In an emotive and unforgettable fashion, Alice Walker depicts the development of a

young, quiet girl into a strong, independent woman. By closely examining Celie’s life as it is
presented in the novel, the reader can see how, as the plot intensifies and the subject of
powerful female connections pulls the audience into the 1900s, Celie grows into a strong
character. The reader is drawn into Celie’s universe in the first paragraph of “The Color Purple,”
a story about a young girl who sends letters to God. In the beginning, Celie is helpless and
voiceless, but by watching, reading, and following Celie’s journey, the author helps us notice
the extreme growth in this young girl, making the reader interested and excited to watch Celie
grow. Alice Walker demonstrates incredible plot development that draws any intelligent reader
into the story. All of this suggests that I.M. Dence is utterly mistaken in his denial of the story’s
seamless storyline. Celie’s admission in the first line of the book, “I am fourteen years old; I
have always been a good girl,” demonstrates her naivety to the fullest. She doesn’t speak up
because she doesn’t know how to defend herself, despite the fact that life is so unfair to her.
Readers and viewers will gradually see Celie’s optimism and sense of worth grow as the story
progresses. After learning that her sister Nettie is alive, Celie turns away from her life in the
hopes that they will one day be reunited. “Now that I know Nettie is alive, I begin to strut a
little bit, and when she comes home, we leave here.” This demonstrates how the plot is
progressing by giving hope to the young girl who was previously without hope, making the
reader eager to see what occurs next. When “The Color Purple” is read out clearly, it is almost
impossible for readers and viewers to fail to notice the tremendous character development.
Celie has developed into a mother figure for her younger sister despite still being a young kid.
Celie is maternal, and this will be a recurring theme throughout the book. When Shrug enters
Celie’s life, Celie is incredibly drawn to her beauty and intelligence. "I see him looking at my
little sister." She was scared. but I say I'll take care of you. With god help.

With the title “The Color Purple,” it is obvious that the author concentrates on
establishing the social position of black women. It exhorts ladies to create an emperor of honor.
The color purple stands for the black woman’s independence and dignity. Purple was a color
Celie would not wear until she had achieved self-identity. Due to the lack of a woman in his
home, Albert, who earlier had complete control, came dangerously close to passing away.
Without the female connection or relationship she had had with her sister, Celie became fixated
on Shug. Shug teaches Celie about her value as a person. The females were shown to be a
solid foundation if they supported one another. Shug running off with her life partner breaks
Celie’s heart. When her husband decides to save the letters Nettie had written to Celie, out of
love for her sister, Celie almost murders him. An important theme in the narrative is education.
Celie is able to comprehend Nettie’s letters to her only in this manner. The idea that God is the
source of all that is good in the world is also well-represented. God provided nice things for all
sexes to enjoy, and the color purple symbolizes these good things. The truth is always present,
just like the color purple. The truth must eventually come out. The human search for happiness
and love is represented throughout the entire book. The shrug is a strong, independent woman
who encourages Celie to grow into a confident, independent woman who is willing to stand up
for herself, something she had never been able to do before. You’ve got to fight and get away
from Albert. He’s no good, shrugging tells Cellie, demonstrating to the reader that shrugging is
bringing new awareness to Celie and teaching her that it’s critical for her to stand up for herself
and use the voice she’s always had but never had the strength to use. Every relationship Celie
develops during the story aids in her development as a stronger woman, and her friendships
with Shrug, who later becomes her love interest, and her sister Nettie highlight the concept of
strong women’s connections. I.M. Dence is unaware of the story’s important themes.
Relationships between female characters are a distinct and memorable motif in the writing. The
beautiful elements that make The Color Purple a worthwhile read for anyone interested in
learning about a woman’s maturation with the support of strong females behind her were
clearly invisible to Dense when he penned his assessment. The vivid story of a young girl filled
with suffering, joy, and humor is told through the color purple.