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The Color Purple And The Woman Warrior

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King-Kok Cheung compares two novels: The Color Purple and The Woman Warrior to depict the similar theme of forced silence on women through patriarchal society. Both women in the novels are people of color who are oppressed by their husbands, fathers, and God. Cheung explains Celie’s growth in self-confidence and self-trust is due to the female figures surrounding her; these women give Celie the strength to transform herself from a victim to a survivor. Cheung puts emphasis on the argument that Celie uncovers her strength through the way she writes her letters, from the subjects to the eloquence and style of her writing. Compared to other sources, Cheung’s article makes the argument that by the end of the novel, Celie has reached her full potential

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