![]() ![]() As the narrative unfolds, Celie becomes more and more aware of her identity the writing style also gains clarity. The story is told in the form of letter exchanges panning two decades. And soon enough, you start appreciating the witty storytelling. But from the first sentence itself, you are drawn into this more-real-than-reality world. The beginning is supposed to be written by someone who lacks eloquence. Initially, it may seem a bit taxing to adapt to the poor grammar and colloquial writing style. Adversity, she reckons, can take the form of mental illnesses, class, caste, sex, etc. Walker compares Celie’s (the protagonist) Pa to Tsunami and Mr - to a hurricane that can manifest itself in anyone’s life. The introduction itself lays the groundwork for what is to follow. The themes it touches upon hold just as much importance in today’s world as they did in 1982. ![]() While the setting is mostly the Southern United States in the early twentieth century, the story transcends time and space. There’s something for everyone packed in there, if only you’re receptive enough. The title itself has shades of reds and shades of blue, and everything in between. ![]() But what amazes me is how each time I have, some new perspective has come up. ![]() It wasn’t the first time that I laid my hands on The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It’s also the perfect opportunity to revisit your favorite ones. Lockdown is arguably the best time to tick off books from your to-read list. ![]()
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