Celie becomes young in her old age. A contradiction? Yes. Surprising? No. Her childhood was full of torture and abuse and disappointment. All she could count on was the guarantee that she would be the property of someone else. She left this bondage and married into another one. There is not a moment within the story that proves Celie is loved, until the end. The end is a time of healing. Relationships are repaired, friendships are made and people are reunited. “I think this is the youngest us ever felt.” Referring to Celie, Nettie, Shug, Albert, and others. They have all been given a second chance. For some it is the chance to say sorry and embrace a new way to live. For others it is the chance to live for the first time.
Celie’s strength comes from the knowledge that someone loves her. This is why Nettie’s character is so important. Without Nettie, Celie is alone, but with her there is the reassurance that there is someone who wants better for her, someone who truly loves her for who she is.
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