The Color Purple | Letters 78–79: Summary and Analysis

Summary
Hearing that Sofia’s mother died, Celie comes back to pay a visit to Harpo and Sofia. She has changed so much that Mr.____ doesn’t even recognize her as she walks across his farm. As she approaches their house, Celie can hear Harpo and Sofia fighting. Sofia intends to be a pallbearer at her mother’s funeral but Harpo thinks that “peoples use to men doing this sort of thing.” Sofia is adamant, and during a lull in their argument Celie knocks on the door. They both stop everything and greet Celie warmly.

Harpo wants to know why Mary Agnes acts so...


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