Dec 10Prompt: At the end of the novel, Celie reconnects with Nettie and forms more peaceful relationships with the people who once harmed her. Reflect on the theme of reconciliation. Have you ever restored a relationship, forgiven someone, or been forgiven in a way that changed you? How does the novel’s ending shape your understanding of forgiveness across different cultures or families?

 Prompt Response: A time where I forgave someone in a way that changed me would be my childhood bullies. I used to have lots of grief due to them. But when they all outgrew bullying I was able to forgive them and even befriend them. I then realized that if I just let my resentment go, they will no longer have power over me. And from then on I have never let someone affect me like that.