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