When Harpo asks his father how to make his wife "mind him,"" the old man encourages his son to beat her. ... Soon both Celie and Sofia realize that Harpo is going on an eating binge. ... Harpo tries to maintain an indifferent countenance, saying that he doesn't care one way or another whether she stays or goes. ... "He just do his business, get off, go to sleep,"" Celie tells Shug. ... Nettie too, decides to go on the mission trip. ...

• Word Count: 4341
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School