The Color Purple and The Joy Luck Club portray a similar theme, because female main characters experience personal misfortunes and male/female relationships which ultimately lead to the discovery of their true identity. ... An excerpt of literary criticism which suits this story well, is "Personal misfortunes and the effects of war have tested the woman's allegiance to traditional ideas, at times challenging them to violate convention in order to survive. ...

• Word Count: 3758
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School