Alphonso personality traits and qualities are revealed through indirect characterization. His interaction, in addition, the language he used toward Celie show the theme of injustice. Through abuse, that is how the men in novel exert their power. Alphonso nefarious behavior and hatred for women became visible on the first page when he rapes Celie, “You better not never tell nobody but God. It'd kill your mammy” (Walker 1). Here he threatens Celie the victim by telling her he’ll kill her mother. The language Alphonso used had an everlasting effect on Celie it resulted in her becoming passive and not fighting to be treated fairly. Her forced silence is an example of how women are treated in an unjust manner. When Albert/Mr. _____ sister Kate