Directions: Choose one of the prompts below and complete a persuasive quick write sharing your opinion about the topic. Make sure to keep your answers text-based, but some opinion is acceptable. Remember, you may also respond and build on others’ comments.
- How do the male characters in the novel shape, break, or have other influence over the females?
- Celie apparently prefers women to men in general, including sexually. In her case, her terrible treatment by men could be a critical factor. What could be going on in her mind?
- Discuss the significance of the written versus the spoken word in this novel.
- What is the significance of Nettie's life in
Africa ?
- How important is it that Nettie returns at the end of the novel?
