Question 1: What does Celie’s statement 'I’m pore, I’m black, I may be ugly, but I’m here' reveal about her character’s development?

Answer: It shows her acceptance of herself and her recognition of her existence despite societal judgments.

Question 2: Identify a phrase in the summary that emphasizes the theme of personal voice leading to liberation.

Answer: ‘Characters seek liberation from their circumstances by expressing their true selves.’

Question 3: Which literary technique is used in the phrase 'she begins to find her voice through her relationships with other women'?

Answer: a) Metaphor

Question 4: Explain how the act of Celie writing a letter to God serves as a symbol for her inner liberation.

Answer: Students should analyze how the letter-writing represents Celie’s attempt to express her feelings openly, reclaim her voice, and assert her identity beyond societal constraints.

Question 5: Describe the change in Celie’s voice from the beginning to the end of the story.

Answer: Her voice becomes more confident, assertive, and self-assured as she gains independence and recognizes her worth.

Question 6: Identify one example of symbolism used in the novel to represent liberation.

Answer: The color purple itself symbolizes beauty, transformation, and spiritual liberation.

Question 7: Using a quote from the summary, discuss how societal oppression is depicted and its impact on the characters.

Answer: Students should discuss how societal expectations suppress individual voices and how characters’ expressions of self serve as acts of resistance.

Question 8: What is the significance of the phrase 'internal and external' in relation to liberation?

Answer: It highlights that true liberation involves both internal self-acceptance and external freedom from societal constraints.

Question 9: Create a brief outline of a personal letter or journal entry that Celie might write after gaining her voice.

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