The Color Purple | Themes
As may be surmised from the discussion of social concerns, while Walker writes of the sources (and possible modes of resolution) of black violence, the paucity of love, and the loss of faith, she also addresses more specific themes which are related to these concerns.
First, she probes the whole issue of personal identity. Celie's last name is never given; Pa's true identity is not revealed until late in the book; Albert remains the anonymous "Mr." until he develops into a secure, caring man; and Celie's children, raised as virtual Africans, do not even realize they were adopted...
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