Color Purple Directions: Choose TWO of the following questions, and write a constructed response for each
one. Be sure to provide examples from the text for your responses. Use the back if necessary.
1. Which character has had the most profound effect on the protagonist, either Celie in The
Color Purple or Janie in Their Eyes Were Watching God? Give two specific examples to
support your answer.
2. How does the protagonist (Celie or Janie) challenge the expectation for roles of
women/wife during her time? Give two specific examples to support your answer.
3. How does the author portray the growing dissatisfaction of the protagonist in this section
of the novel? Give two specific examples to support your answer.
4. Has the author's tone changed from the opening pages of the novel? Explain your
response, providing examples from the text.
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