Comment in detail on the presentation of Sofia in this extract. You should consider Walker's choice of lexis, use of imagery and grammar, and the way Sofia speaks. Relate what you find here about Sofia to her presentation in the novel as a whole.

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Comment in detail on the presentation of Sofia in this extract. You should consider Walker's choice of lexis, use of imagery and grammar, and the way Sofia speaks. Relate what you find here about Sofia to her presentation in the novel as a whole.

Walker uses this extract to the strength of Sofia's character even before she faces the trials to come later in life, thus in the novel as well, as a significant part of the novel forming a part towards Celie's independence and questioning of events later in the novel. Walker does this in a number of ways, using lexical and grammatical features, imagery, dialogue and in the use of the spoken language rather than the written throughout.

Sofia is another strong female character. During the novel, she suffers greatly for her independent spirit and impudence. As husband and wife, she and Harpo do battle for years, for she refuses to follow the expectations of the patriarchal lifestyle. She refuses to be tied only to housework and child rearing and works in the fields, like a man; she also expects Harpo to help with the domestic chores. When Harpo tries to criticize or punish her