What is Alice Walker best known for?
A writer and feminist, Alice Walker is especially known for novels, poems, and short stories that offer great insight into African American culture and often focus on women. For the novel The Color Purple (1982), she became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Why is purple a religious color?
Violet is the ancient royal color and therefore a symbol of the sovereignty of Christ. Violet is also associated with repentance from sin. Red evokes the color of blood, and therefore is the color of martyrs and of Christ’s death on the Cross. Red also symbolizes fire, and therefore is the color of the Holy Spirit.
What are the colors of God?
List of Colors in the Bible and Their Meanings
- Amber – Glory of God, judgment upon sin, endurance.
- Orange – Fire of God, deliverance, passionate praise.
- Pink/Fuchsia – Right relationship with God.
- Scarlet – Royalty, fine linen for tabernacle.
- Red – Blood of Jesus, love of God, blood of lamb, atonement, salvation.
Who tries to convince the warden to release Sophia?
The Color Purple quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who tries to convince the warden to release Sophia? | Squeak |
| Why does Sofia get into trouble with the mayor? | She’s cheeky to mayor’s wife |
| Why does Corrine suspect that Samuel and Nettie once had an affair? | The children look like her |
Why was Nettie an object of pity?
Tashi’s father tells Nettie that she is an “object of pity” because she has an education and has no man that she has married or anyone that is looking after her.
Why is Sofia in jail?
Sofia ends up in jail after “sassing” the mayor’s wife. She’s beaten so badly, she’s lucky to be alive. Sofia works in the prison laundry. She says she’s just like Celie now—subservient.