• Growing up with an oral tradition, listening to stories from her grandfather ,Walker was writing—very privately—since she was eight years old.
• 8 years old her right eye has been permanent blind
• For Celie, marriage is nothing more than a shift within the quicksands of abuse and male domination. Albert beats her because she is not Shug Avery, the woman he loves but does not have the courage to marry. Surprisingly, Celie and Shug develop an intimate relationship. More than anyone, Shug's influential presence and acceptance give Celie the strength she needs to redefine herself, take charge of her life, and leave Albert.
• It was even made into a successful movie by Stephen Spielberg.
SamueMl ain characters
Corrine
Sofia (Harpo’ s wife)
Harpo (son