Speaking out against injustice is necessary for progress from "summary" of The Color Purple by Alice Walker
In the world that Celie inhabits, silence is the norm. Women are expected to endure suffering in silence, to accept their lot in life without complaint. But Celie refuses to remain silent. She refuses to accept the injustices that have been heaped upon her. Through her letters to God, she finds a way to give voice to her pain, her anger, and her longing for something more. By speaking out against the injustices she faces, Celie begins to reclaim her own agency. She refuses to be a passive victim of circumstance. Instead, she takes action, reaching out to other women who have suffered as she has, forming bonds of sisterhood that give her strength and support. In doing so, she not only empowers herself but also begins to effect change in...
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