ENG 194 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Alice Walker
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Black women as cultural readers by jacqueline bobo. Black women as cultural readers by jacqueline bobo is a reaction or assistant to the novel. Writer jacqueline bobo first states her impression of the film compared to the book, then she interviews other women and their reactions: the color purple basics. The color purple is one of the most famous and influential books in history due to its vivid imagery and powerful message. Main character celie is the main protagonist, the novel tells her story. The novel sold sixty-thousand copies in hardcover. Celie"s character is abused and uneducated due to racism and sexism. The novel focuses on her transformation into womanhood. She was raped for years of her life, men play a negative role in her life. The film version of the book was directed by steven spielberg. Bobo felt that in the film, powerful black women were replaced by negative images.
