By: Alice Walker



     This web search should give you  more knowledge on the novel, The Color 
Purple, by Alice Walker. We also expanded on subjects that are included in 
the book. We're going to clue you in about the novel & the author.  This
unique  novel is journal entries to God from a young black girl.  She has many 
harsh things to overcome.  So we hope from our web search you go read The
Color Purple.


You will get an inside look on . . .



 



In this first site
you will learn about the novel.



THE COLOR PURPLE
     
     Give a brief description of the novel.

     What type of novel it is?

     Who is the author?

     Name three other African American woman writers.

     What were women's roles in Celie's community?
  









This site is a dedication and description of the author.

ALICE WALKER

     When and where was the author born?

     How many people are in her family?

     What famous black man's home did she visit?

     Who was Alice married to? Who was he?

     How did they met?











The next site is about Steven Spielberg's film of  The Color Purple.

THE MOVIE

     Who played "Celie" in the movie?

     What two other actors played in this film?








Go to BLACK PLANTATION SLAVERY to see information not normally said when 
talking about slavery. 

     What two things are almost never mentioned on slave pages?

Now scroll down and click on WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE SLAVE SOCIETY to 
answer the next 2 questions.

     What were the myths about women slaves?

     What does the author say to be the truth about slaves?

From there, click on FROM THEIR MOUTHS TO OUR EARS to answer the following
questions.

     What did Charity Anderson say about  white folks?

     Who did Walter Calloway work for? What was he doing by the age of 10?

For the next questions click on THE SLAVE FAMILY.

     What was the "basic" unit?

     What did master/slave relationship cause?

     What did women slaves represent?











All throughout the book, Celie was abused mentally, physically and sexually.
 Through Shug, Celie found comfort. Visit THE SAFETY ZONE to learn more 
about domestic abuse and women. Click on What you should know and the Alcohol 
Connection to answer the following questions.

     What is domestic abuse?

     What are 3 signs your partner abuses you?

     How does an Order of Protection help victims of domestic abuse?

    What percent of physically abusive incidents occur in the absence of 
    alcohol use?

     What are 2 false assumptions about alcohol and domestic violence?









Celie found her purpose in life by making pants.  Shug insisted that Celie sell 
the pants she created. By this, Celie made extra money. 
Now visit THE HISTORY OF PANTS to learn where pants came from. 

     Who created the first modern pants and why?
  
     Who created the first pair of pants and what did he make it out of?

     What girl was sent home from school for wearing pants during the 1960s?

     When, where, and who discovered elastic while climbing up a rubber tree 
     when escaping a crocodile?

     Which French royal tailor invented the "fly" of pants. (Her nickname was 
     "Zip"- pronounced zeeeep)











 There are many different reasons why, there is a color purple.  If you mix 
the color blue and pink together you get the color purple.  By going to this 
certain website and answering these specific questions you'll be able to 
know a little more about the color purple.

     What are some true sources for the color purple?

     What does the color purple mean and what kind of people where allowed to wear 
     that certain color?

     What kind of purple plants attract purple butterflies?

     What is the pastel version of purple?

     How long has the color purple been around?











Being a missionary take a lot of hard work and determination.  Many people 
haven't thought much of a missionary.  Some of  these questions you may 
know yourself, so have fun answering these questions.
 First, click on MISSIONARIES

     How long does it take to be an experienced missionary?

     The heart of the ministry was then, and continue to be, to_____________

     What's the age limit to be a missionary?

     Is it a full time job, being a missionary?

     In how many nations are there Bible training courses and missionaries?


      Congratulations for completing this web search!  You should be more 
equipped with knowledge about the color purple.  You can find the novel at 
any available book store and libraries.  The movie can be found in a 
blockbuster near you.