Major theoretical, critical, and thematic perspectives in The Color Purple.Emphasize if possible on the power of narrative and voice,the power of...

The power of voice is one of the major thematic
perspectives offered by Walker's The Color Purple.  The novel's
protagonist Celie writes to God because she feels like she has no other outlet for her
thoughts and feelings.  She has been repeatedly told by authority figures in her life
that she is ugly and unimportant; and as a result, Celie feels like her life is nearly
worthless.  Her only connection of value is to her sister Nettie, and this relationship
suffers when Albert hides Nettie's letters so that Celie cannot read them.  Celie is
largely silenced at the beginning of the novel, and she begins to learn the value of her
own identity and voice when Shug Avery befriends her.  As the novel progresses, Celie
develops her voice and is finally able to stand up for herself against Albert.  The
narrative perspective taken in the novel allows for the development of Celie's voice and
shows the reader this process as it unfolds.