Shug

Question 1

Shug is described as being bold, she isn’t like other ‘respectable’ women. People look down on her because she isn’t the same as everyone else.

Answer 1

‘He talk about a strumpet in short skirts, smoking cigarettes, drinking gin…Talk bout slut, hussy, heifer and streetcleaner.’ (22)

Question 2

Shug speaks her mind, she is rude to Celie. Shows how women of a higher status treated those of a lower one. An example of weak sisterhood.

Answer 2

‘Then she cackle. Sound like a death rattle. You sure is ugly, she say, like she ain’t believed it.’ (22)

Question 3

Shug cares for Celie, and protects her from Albert’s abuse. Contrast to before in the novel where she treated Celie like dirt.

Answer 3

I won’t leave, she say, until I know Albert won’t even think about beating you.’ (34)

Question 4

Sisterhood and relationships intertwine. Shug is incredibly loving to Celie, in contrast to the previous male figures in her life.

Answer 4

‘Shug say, Us each other’s peoples now, and kiss me.’ (69)