This reproduction difference creates the sexual working class. This kind of feminism is inclined as a male hate and asks women to be independent without the
presence of men in their life. From the evidence and the characteristic of radical feminism presents above, it can be concluded that the type of feminism represents
by Celie in The Color Purple is radical feminism.
2. The Idea of Feminism in the Main Character, Celie.
In this analysis, I would focus on Celie’s characters and attitudes which reflect the practices of feminism. It is revealed from the feeling of being
discriminated and oppressed in the patriarchal of society.
a. Celie Asks for Equality
The definition of feminism by Humm in The Dictionary of Feminist is incorporate both doctrines of equal rights of women the organized movement to
attain women’s right and an ideology of social transformation which aims to create a world for women beyond simple social equality Humm 74. It shows that
equality is a balance between men and women with the intention of liberating the individual. The aim of equality is to deny the justice of some existence in equality
of treatment. In the United States there is an amendment which states the equality rights on August 20, 1920, which states that the rights of citizens of the United
States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex Zilversmith 136.
It is stated in the previous explanation that Celie is a weak, passive, dependent, and conventional woman. Alice Walker begins to explore her idea of
feminism in Celies story with the presence of Shug Avery, a jazz and blues singer and also her husbands lover. Celie is asked to leave Mr.___ who never loves her
and always treats her not as her wife but more as his maid. It is the way of being free from male domination and getting her rights. Furthermore, the amendment
above has been a constitutional and legal recognition to guarantee women in getting their equality rights. It is also an important step in the right direction that
women have their rights in developing themselves. Shug Avery whose pride, independence, and appetite for living act as a
catalyst for Celie and others has made Celie awake and realize that she has rights to get her own life free, equal and an opportunity in developing her ability.
God creates men and women equal with some characteristically human natures that they are equal and free to develop their own abilities and to
find their happiness behind all their differences. You not my maid, I didnt bring you to Memphis to be that. I brought you here to have you and help
you get on your feet Walker 179. Later Celie dares to refuse Mr.____ and she is angry at him because he
forces Nettie to leave Celie away and keeps Netties letters. Leaving Mr.____ is the only way to get her freedom and equality. Celie said, “You took my sister
Nettie away from me, I say. And she was the only person love me in the world” Walker 170.
b. Celies Freedom
