The Color Purple Timeline

Young Celie

Mar 12, 1795

At age fourteen, Celie gets rape reapitatly by her father. She gets pregnant twice and both times he takes the children away from her.

Celie’s mother died.

Mar 12, 1796

Celie is now left incharge of the house along with Nettie, sister.

New LIfe

Mar 12, 1797

Celie gets send to Mr___. to clean his house, take care of kids, and get married.

Sees the Daughter

Jun 12, 1797

Celie sees a girl on a fabric store and thinks the girl is her daughter.

Lost

Jun 22, 1798

Celie is seperated by her sister Nettie when Mr___. throws her from his house.

Advising

Jul 12, 1798

Celie gives advice to her stepson Harper and Harper’s wife, Sofia.

Taking care of Shug

Mar 12, 1799

Celie takes care of Shug Avery, singer. until her health is better.

A song dedicated to Celie

Mar 27, 1799

Shug sings a song dedicated to Celie.

Shug leaves

Mar 12, 1800

Shug leaves the house and comes back with a husband.

Experiences

Mar 20, 1800

Celie experiences sexual love for the first time.

Discovery

Apr 12, 1800

Celie discovers that Mr___ has kept hiding Nettie's letters from her.

Celie Moves to Tennessee

May 12, 1800

Celie leaves Mr___ and goes with Shug and Grandy to Tennessee.

Creates A Business

Jun 12, 1800

In Tennessee, Celie makes business by making pants.

Celie moves back to her hometown

Aug 12, 1802

Celie goes back to her hometown because Pa died. Leaves Sophia incharge of the business and prepares for the return of Netties.

Reunited

Sep 12, 1802

Celie is reunited with her sister and her long_lost children.