The Colour Purple Chapter 1 The first few pages begin Walker's narrative of the life of Celie, a fourteen-year-old black girl who lives with her dying mother and her sister, Nettie. ... Eventually Harpo realizes that Sofia is not like Celia and the other submissive women in his life. ... 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. ... She admits, "For the first time in my life, I feel just right."" ... It seems that she has gotten on with her life, but ...

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