Purple Purpose..

            “Beautifully imagined and deeply compassionate, this classic novel of American literature is rich with passion, pain, inspiration, and an indomitable love of life.” Simply, this statement can sum up the brilliance of The Color Purple. Alice Walker lends her articulate style and strong voice to this fictional novel and creates a realistic situation of early 1900’s southern life. I really liked that the author chose to write in journalistic form because it truly captured the essence of a young African American female attempting to overcome the boundaries set by the domineering men of her time. Walker’s informal diction and syntax create a very realistic feeling of southern culture throughout the tale. The most unique aspect of The Color Purple is the author’s willingness to be openly provocative in an attempt to expose the true controversial gender issues brewing in the rural south.