Female Resilience and Empowerment in The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Abstract

In Alice Walker's The Color Purple, female resilience and empowerment are central themes demonstrated through the protagonist's journey from a silenced victim of abuse to an independent, self-assured woman. This transformation has become possible thanks to a female solidarity through a network of sisterhood, meaning economic independence, and spiritual growth which help pave the way to success for the main character, Celie. Thus, this article highlights how Celie, the protagonist of the novel succeeds in showing signs of resilience and empowerment thanks to women like Shug Avery, Nettie, and Sofia who provide vital support networks that help her reclaim her voice, dignity, and identity, illustrating how empowerment often comes through sisterhood.