![]() We had very few books even though we all loved to read, but my teachers gave me books. ![]() My birthday came around and my parents were very poor. Did a teacher inspire you to become a writer?Īlice Walker: In a way, yes because my teachers always gave me books. Josie Rangel Pacheco: As a retired school teacher, I am interested to hear about your early education. When Mister begins sitting with Celie he realizes that he can sit with women and not try to take over what they are doing. It was the only space where women could get together and exchange information. I realized this only later when I began to host women's circles in my house that quilting was in fact a women's circle. may have shared via handwork?Īlice Walker: The quilting that she does with Sophia actually is reminiscent of the quilting that happened when I was growing up, it was very popular. ![]() Can you speak a bit to Celie's communication through quilts as well as the bond she and Mr. This is happening all over the world: just tell them something that makes them afraid, that they will lose their mother, their sibling, and you have them. We need to understand how a man can make a child that he has abused remain silent about an atrocity. When did that killer first line come to you?Īlice Walker: Every story has to start somewhere! We need to understand her silence. ![]()
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