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The Color Purple is a 1982 epistolary novel by American author Alice Walker which won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction. It was later adapted into a film and musical of the same name.
Taking place mostly in rural Georgia, the story focuses on the lives of women of color in the southern United States in the 1930s, addressing numerous issues including their exceedingly low social status in American culture. The novel has been the frequent target of censors and appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2000-2009 at number seventeen because of the sometimes explicit content, particularly in terms of violence. The cumulative effect is a novel that is convincing because of the authenticity of its folk voice. And, refreshingly, it is not just the two narractor-correspondents who come vividly alive in this tale. A number of memorable female characters emerge. There is Shug Avery, whose pride, independence and appetite for living act as a catalyst for Celie and others, and Sofia, whose rebellious spirit leads her not only to desert her overbearing husband but also to challenge the social order of the racist community in which she lives. Without doubt, The Color Purple is Walker's best work, and a masterwork at that. |
Honors
By participating in Honor’s English 11/12, you will have the opportunity to take part in an in-depth study of concepts and skills addressed in Humanities Core, as well as coursework beyond the assigned curriculum. Additionally, after completion of all Honors work while earning a C or above for the Fall semester, you become eligible for an increase of one GPA point in English 11/12. Honors is a serious commitment that requires self-discipline--proceed wisely.
Meetings: TBA Assignments: Read and annotate Alice Walker's The Color Purple Reading Schedule: Written work: To be assigned. Final Paper: Write a formal paper on Alice Walker's The Color Purple, examining a major theme in the novel. Please consult the assignment for prompt choices. DUE: |