Pants-making
business: This is a symbol of strong black woman’s independence; leaving her old
lifestyle, Celie takes up this business to make her own way in the world
Roofleaf: This symbolizes the backward nature of
the native Africans— it is the leaves on their roofs which shelter them from the
harsh world of the white Englishmen
The
Color Purple: This color, the color of royalty, exemplifies the endless
possibilities available to Celie and other black women if they stand up for their own
rights. |
