The Color Purple

1234567891011121314151617181920
Across
  1. 2. Religious community central to town life
  2. 4. Rural club where Shug performs music
  3. 10. Rural setting where much of the story takes place
  4. 12. The novel’s narrator and central character
  5. 13. The African tribe Nettie lives among
  6. 15. Object Sofia uses to defend herself
  7. 17. Business Sofia later helps operate
  8. 19. The being to whom Celie first writes
  9. 20. Property and home passed down to Celie
Down
  1. 1. Patchwork blanket symbolizing connection and healing
  2. 3. The written messages that frame the story
  3. 5. Garments Celie designs as a symbol of independence
  4. 6. The continent where Nettie becomes a missionary
  5. 7. Celie’s missionary sister
  6. 8. Music genre Shug sings
  7. 9. Mister’s son who marries Sofia
  8. 11. Celie’s abusive husband (also called Albert)
  9. 14. Strong-willed wife who defies authority
  10. 16. Gathering spot outside the family home
  11. 18. Blues singer who changes Celie’s life