The Color Purple documents the abuse suffered by the main character Celie at the hands of her husband. Celie's stepfather takes her baby away and her husband beats her. Her husband also beats Sofia, who then beats him back. Eventually, Celie overcomes the abuse and control of her husband.

1. The Color Purple
On Sexism
By: Kevin Wu

2. Husband beats wife

3. Celie’s stepfather takes
Celie’s baby away from
her

4. Harpo beats Sofia and
Sofia beats Harpo

5. Celie overcomes Albert

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 http://acctrash.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/the-color-purple.jpg
 http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6212169