In the book, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, Mr._______is Celie’s husband, who her father made her marry while he was in love with Nettie and he can be portrayed as abusive towards Celie. According to the book, Celie states, “ He still like her. In the evening he come out on the porch in his Sunday best”(19). The example illustrates how Mr._______ still likes Nettie even after he is married to Celie and he is trying to flirt with her in front of Celie. An example of where Mr._______ can be seen as abusive is, when Mr.______ states, “Cause she my wife. Plus, she stubborn”(22). This demonstrates how Mr._______ can be seen as abusive towards Celie because he believes that she is his wife then he has the right to beat her. In conclusion, Mr.______