The Color Purple, by Alice Walker, is a fictional story that took place in the South during the early to mid 1900's. ... In The Color Purple, Alice Walker leads protagonist Celie on a journey of self-discovery where she has to overcome different obstacles because of her gender, race, and class. ... The women in The Color Purple are all expected to abide by certain standards that differ from the men. ... " (Walker 97). ... The Color Purple, by Alice Walker paints a descriptive picture of a colored person during the Jim Crow and Reconstruction Era. ...

• Word Count: 931
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School