Describe 2 of the following characters from the book.

Ask yourself, “How do I know?”
Use specific evidence/examples to prove/support answers
1. Describe 2 of the following characters from the book.
What themes/truths do these characters represent/symbolize? Prove it.
What unfixed literary language is used in the novel to help portray that? Effectiveness? Prove it.
How does the author (Alice Walker) view this character? Prove it.
How do you relate (or not)? Prove it.
Celie
Sofia
Shug Avery
Nettie
Mr._____
Harpo
2. Describe a “Universal Truth(s)” presented by Walker
What is the author’s message? The big takeaway after reading? Prove it.
Give some examples of effective unfixed literary language (symbolism, metaphors, imagery, irony, foreshadowing, etc.) from the novel that best illustrates this truth.
How/Why effective? Prove it.
Is this “Universal Truth” still relevant today? How so? What do you think?
3. Explain & describe a potential problem(s) in adapting this unfixed novel to fixed film in terms of fidelity for the universal truths and themes of the story.
How might a filmmaker overcome this challenge(s) with multi track and fixed film elements?
What fixed elements will be used?
Will these fixed film elements still be as effective portrayal of themes/truths? Why or Why Not? Prove it.
What unfixed literary language and themes/truths would be lost/changed/gained? How so? Why/why not?

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