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One of the methods Alice Walker used to convey a powerful message was simplicity. By using the simple terminology of an abused and uneducated young girl, the effect was to lend weight to the message itself. The main characters were imbued with strength of character in the protagonist , and defect of character in the antagonist, so that the conflict that played out between the two, produced a classic drama of good versus evil , and what initially seemed to be a young girl facing the brutality of
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When I was younger and tried to read this book, I didn't like it. I think I was impatient and unable to comprehend the subtleties and pure genius in this book. I love the movie, but had no idea that the book was very, very much a different story. It is simply about Spirit, or God, and how people develop spirituality. But you have to think deeper, and really take in what the characters are saying, and this book allows you to do so. To start asking questions cuz you realize you know nothing at all
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