Celie: The protagonist and narrator for much of the story. She’s a young African-American woman in rural Georgia during the early 20th century, enduring abuse, racism, and sexism. Her journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and eventual empowerment, told through her letters—first to God, then to her sister-in-law Sofia and friend Shug.

Albert (Mr. ____): Celie’s husband, known mostly as "Mr." in the text. He’s a harsh, domineering man who marries Celie more out of convenience than love, treating her as property. Over time, his character softens, especially under Shug’s influence.

Shug Avery: A glamorous blues singer and Albert’s long-time lover. She becomes Celie’s confidante and lover, helping her find her voice and self-worth. Shug is bold, independent, and unconventional, challenging the norms around her. Her first name is pronounced like "sugar" without the "ar" at the end.

Sofia: Harpo’s wife and a fierce, outspoken woman. She resists traditional gender roles and fights back against oppression, though this leads to brutal consequences, including imprisonment after clashing with white authority.

Harpo: Albert’s son from his first marriage. He’s kinder than his father but struggles with his own identity, caught between societal expectations of masculinity and his softer nature. His relationship with Sofia is a key subplot.

Nettie: Celie’s younger sister, who escapes their abusive stepfather and later becomes a missionary in Africa. Her letters to Celie, which Celie only discovers years later, reveal her life and parallel Celie’s struggles with broader themes of colonialism and family.

Alphonso (Pa): Celie and Nettie’s stepfather, a cruel and predatory figure who sexually abuses Celie, leading to her two children, whom he takes away. He’s later revealed not to be their biological father.

Miss Millie: The mayor’s wife, a white woman who embodies condescending racism. She "helps" Sofia by making her a maid, oblivious to the deeper oppression she perpetuates.

Squeak (Mary Agnes): Harpo’s girlfriend after Sofia leaves him. She starts timid but grows into her own strength, eventually pursuing singing like Shug.

Samuel: A missionary and Nettie’s husband, kind and principled. He adopts Celie’s children, Adam and Olivia, unknowingly connecting the family across continents.

Adam and Olivia: Celie’s children, born from Alphonso’s abuse and taken from her at birth. They’re raised by Samuel and Corrine in Africa, later reuniting with Celie.

Corrine: Samuel’s first wife, a missionary who dies in Africa. She’s initially suspicious of Nettie’s relationship with her adopted children (Adam and Olivia).

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