... The most important case of sisterhood in the novel is the relationship between Celie and Shug Avery. Although the first time Celie and Shug meet they do not get along, throughout the novel they evolve to become sisters, friends and lovers. Shug takes a role of a protector of Celie and says 1'I won't leave...until I know Albert won't even think about beating you'. It is Shug who emancipates Celie in all aspects of her life, guiding her to financial, emotional and sexual independence. Celie originally is unable to see any way out of the world she lives in, but Shug provides a ticket to freedom and life. Shug helps Celie to contact Nettie, by retrieving the hidden letters from Mr____'s trunk. Shug also helps to bring out a voice in Celie. The first time Celie's rebellious nature is evident in the novel is when she 2'drop little spit in ...

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