Celie writes her story in the form of letters addressed to God. ... Chapter 2 Mr. __ is gone for the entire weekend, chasing Shug Avery around town. ... When Harpo asks his father how to make his wife "mind him,"" the old man encourages his son to beat her. ... Unfortunately for Harpo, this is not an easy task: his wife is much bigger than he is and when he tries to hit her, she retaliates, teaching him the lesson of obedience. ... It's at this time when the reader realizes how much Shug cares for Celie. ...

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