When Celie says, “The God I been praying and writing to is a man. And act just like all the other mens I know,” she expresses disappointment, betrayal, and disillusionment. Discuss a moment in your own life when something you believed in turned out to be different than what you imagined. How did this realization shape your identity or worldview?

 Prompt Response: As a child, I idealized my parents, viewing them as figures who always knew what was best. I heard them talking about something I don't really want to say, but I never imagined that existed. I was just a child.

Summary: This exposed their human side with worries and uncertainties.

Reflection: This shaped my view by teaching me that everyone, regardless of their position or appearance, faces challenges and imperfections.