1. The Color Purple
The consequences for a black person disobeying a white authority figure would be severe. ... Sofia tells her she cannot bless him, for he will probably grow up to be her oppressor, like most white men. Then, when Eleanor Jane helps to care for Henrietta, the white community becomes outrage, that she would lower herself to be an employee of an African-American. ... This incident with how the white community was furious that she could lower herself to be employed by an African-American shows that the long history of racism will be hard to overcome. ... This symbolizes how diverse people come ...
- Word Count: 1740
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School