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Event 9: Nettie marries Samuel-60s

Previous to this event, Nettie had never really experienced true love, at least between a wife and husband. She had been included in a family setting with Samuel and Corrine, but not anywhere near a nuclear setting. Now, Nettie can be assured that she is included and is a lot closer to all of the events happening surrounding the British destroying the Olinka culture. Since she is married to a minister, she has more of a say in these types of circumstances and can fully embrace a family of her own, which is a major accomplishment. As a result of getting married, she holds onto a stronger voice and a family that loves her as she is.

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Event 10: Celie talks to Mr. ____ about Shug-late 60s

Event 7: Nettie's confession to Samuel and Corrine -mid 30s

Toward the end, Celie and Mr. _____ begin to reconcile and enjoy each others company when they realize that both of them share a common interest-Shug. Although she left both of them, which seems to many as unfortunate, the two characters remaining can still connect because of the event. It serves as a nice end for their relationship, as now they can set aside their differences and simply talk about something they share in common, which is almost polar opposite to their status at the beginning when Celie didn’t even talk to men. Amongst many unsolved problems at the end of the Color Purple, this relationship was settled, and Celie becomes much more comfortable around men by the end.

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After around 5 years of being in Africa, the wife of Samuel, both of which graciously let Nettie stay in their home, dies. Now, Nettie is left on her own to use the lessons she learned from Corinne and apply them to the challenging times that were soon to come her way. Even as tragic as this event was, it was able to serve as a nice closure so that Nettie can now move on and use her own judgement rather than relying on others. It opens up new doorways of possibility in Nettie’s future.

Celie's path

Nettie's path

Event 8: Celie starts her pants buisness in Memphis-40s

This demonstrates how Celie can now use her own mind to pursue her own dreams making pants. Living with Shug, she can now find her own voice about various issues that were apparent in her own life. Celie can now feel a sense of empowerment, because now she is willingly choosing to defy women’s roles through the type of clothing people wear. After her business becomes really popular, it also shows how many people supported the cause for further women’s rights. Rather, through the pants she is almost using a passive aggressive form of resistance against all the oppression and wrongdoing that has happened.

Event 6: Celie finds out that she has children alive in Africa-early 30s

Event 5: Celie finds out that Mr. ___ was hiding letters from Nettie -early 30s

Event 3: Nettie witnessing the roofleaf ceremony-mid 20s

This event serves as a major plot turn within the novel itself. She finds out that she has two children, Adam and Olivia, and never really thought of this being a slight possibility. Through a rather complicated series of events, this is unfolded unto Celie via letter, and although at first she doesn’t really believe that it is the truth, toward the end is when this actually hits home. It marks a major accomplishment for Celie, as now she knows that she holds a responsibility that she never had before. She has something to live for, and this event most likely uplifted her spirits as before she had experienced thoughts of death. In addition to being a major event in Celie’s life, this resembles a rare positive light on her previous dark path of unfortunate circumstances

This by some can be seen as the most climatic part of the novel, when Celie finds the letters Mr. ___ had been hiding from her. From this moment on, Celie is able to find out many life-changing details that she never would have known otherwise, and after an extended amount of time the sisters can reconnect and keep in touch. The letters can also emphasise the power of communication, as without the letters being found, Celie and the readers would not have experienced the 2nd point of view, which gave a lot more perspective into the novel. The letters mark a major point for Celie, as it allows her to express herself in a new way, and sets up for numerous events later on.

Shortly after arriving in Africa, Nettie is able to witness the center of Olinka culture through the roofleaf ceremony. Nettie is a Christian, and this event signifies a mixing of different religions through exposure to various routines of that nature. This demonstrates how Nettie is willing to be open to a new possibility other than what she already comfortably dealt with. It also serves as a eye-opening experience, because before this moment she wasn’t aware of all the diversity that existed in other parts of the world and the groups that inhabit those places. The reader sees through this event the character development grow, since she is now more open to others.

Event 4: Celie making a quilt and giving it to Sofia-mid 20s

Back at home, Celie finds enjoyment and spends her extra time making a quilt and later decides to give this to Sofia. This is used as sort of a truce after she finds out the advice that was given to Harpo by Celie. It makes sense that a quilt is used, because it can signify diverse people making amends to previous hardships and coming together in unity. Now, Celie and Sofia are not on such bad terms anymore, and Celie herself can see herself growing by the increasing number of people she is willingly reaching out to. Therefore, Celie’s character grows even further after assuring peace with Sofia, once again also presents the idea of women bonding together to face the discrimination they were used to before the Civil War.

Event 2: Nettie leaves for Africa-early 20s

When Nettie leaves the South to become a missionary in Africa, she leaves behind her past and her dearest friend, who just so happens to be her sister. This signifies a new beginning for Nettie, and shows how she seems to have her future planned out, much further along in experience and intelligence then Celie. It also sets up how the majority of the book is narrated, through letters with Nettie’s perspective and Celie’s responses. Now, the separated sisters serve as the two main sources that the reader can get the information they need to comprehend the story. Essentially, this event sets up for major climatic events that occur later on in the story.

Event 1: Celie tells Harpo to beat Sofia-early 20s

Early on in the story, in a discussion with Harpo, the main character Celie tells Harpo to beat Sofia. In retaliation, Sofia beats Harpo up and this results in her having a heated conversation with Celie about the causes of this incident. This accounts for a major character change, mostly because after this event Celie and Sofia find more security out of each other’s friendship and can lean on one another. While this may not last, both now have the same views on dominance and oppression, and through this the two characters can connect even further. The event brought them closer together, because they both now share a similar circumstance of abuse in their lives.

The Color Purple Timeline

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Natalie Darst Period 8

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