The Color Purple
The Color PurpleAlice WalkerThe Color Purple Collection, book 1
Characters in The Color Purple
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Celie (The Color Purple)
A poor Black woman in early-20th-century Georgia who pours her life into letters addressed to God.
Antagonists
Albert ('Mister')
Celie's harsh husband, who keeps her subjugated for years.
Supporting characters
Nettie
Celie's cherished younger sister, separated from her for decades.
Shug Avery
A glamorous blues singer whose love teaches Celie she is worthy of tenderness.
Sofia
A defiant woman who refuses to be broken.