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The Color Purple Book Vs Movie Essay

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The desire to feel accepted throughout all societies has been an element that has ceased to waiver throughout the years and due to the world of business, specifically Hollywood, there has been the release of many novel based films, but due to this pressure and necessity for acceptance there has been some great and not so great films. For example, the film The Color Purple based on the novel written by Alice Walker was directed by Steven Spielberg, although his film got the point across he omitted some important information for the sake of the limited time window to provide all of the important information to the patrons who choose to see the movie. Another film to by S.E Hinton and the film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cinematic portrayal …show more content…

The relationship of Celie and Albert seems to be cut short when the movie is compared to the book. In the novel, Celie and Albert initially have a relationship that is thrust upon them from Celie’s Pa unwillingness to marry off her sister Nettie so instead, he gives Mr.___ Celie and, to seal the deal, a cow(12). The film does a decent job of depicting this, but does not necessarily go quite into depth on the sexism and how cruel the men truly were. Towards the end of the novel, Mr.__ becomes Albert as a friendship begins to emerge between Celie and him. They bond through their loss and love for sShug. Celie teaches him how to sew and they work together on the pants for her business and seem quite content together (279) compared to how they originally were chained to one another. The movie doesn't even come close to this portion of the novel, they leave him as Mr.__ a miserable unsuccessful man whose only attempt to redeem himself is when he goes to allow Nettie and the children back in the country. This comparison shows how the film left out a very important portion of the novel that shows the lessening of sexism and the development of roles often thought to be a “woman's job” that helped to create an environment that allowed for friendship between the

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He ain’t no good” (Walker 126). Nettie also explains to Celie that she left because Albert tried to rape her. She fought him back hard enough for him to leave her alone and when Nettie fought back, Albert did not like that so he kicked her out of the house. The only thing that Nettie was on her way to do that day was finding some education for her and Celie. Nettie wants the best for her sister that’s why she lets Celie know that she has to leave Albert as soon as she gets the chance.

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She believes that “Pa” has either killed or sold her children. Celie’s mother dies soon after she finds out that Celie has given birth to two children by Alphonso. Additionally, Albert, who is referred to as “Mister,” wants to marry Celie’s little sister Nettie, but “Pa” does not want to give Nettie away to him. Instead he gives Celie away for “Mister” to marry.

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With these these two outstanding examples of the same work, the book and the film continue to continues to spark debates sbetween which one is better. Along with Of Mice and Men, there are other books that have film and has create endless debates on which one of those is more effective to convey their message. This MGM film expresses the theme of loneliness and friendship, which relates to our world today by making the world a better place. But what is even more important than these debates about which one is better, is the idea that people analyze film and books. When people analyze films and books, they usually argue about which one is better.

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In the movie however it doesn't show how close the girls become, and how strong their bond is. One of the main points Shug´s character puts across is how she teaches Celie about herself, like the reader could see Nettie trying to do in the beginning of the story. In the book one of the most important things celie is able to do is stand up for herself, she is able to do this with the guidance and support given to her by shug. In the movie one can only assume Celie finds her strength over time given all the abuse she endures in her childhood, and

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I have read plenty of books that have been turned into movies, however “The Color Purple” is one of the few books that has a musical and movie version of which I know. The directors took different approaches on how some scenes are portrayed in their movie or musical, but I believe they all did very well in portraying the message. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Celie finds her courage to talk back to Mr. ____. It was during the dinner at Odessa’s house where Shug had announced that they would be leaving to Memphis and taking Celie with them. It was during this part that I feel Celie was finally able to stand up for herself and it was one of the most powerful moments in the book and movie.

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Celie is forced into a marriage, so Nettie doesn’t have to be. Celie takes all of her father’s sexual abuse, so Nettie doesn’t have to suffer. “They cry theirselves to sleep. But I don’t cry. I lay there thinking bout Nettie while he on top

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