The Color Purple

Farmer Albert hits Celie. (0:12)

Celie jumps when the shopkeeper speaks to her. Increased startle response related to emotional trauma? (0:14)

Singer Shug's preacher father refuses to respond to her (1:20) even after she has married. (1:39)

The sheriff hits Sofia on the head with a revolver, knocking her unconscious. (1:25)

Sofia seems to have lost her robust personality and acquired a limp. Did both result from brain concussion? (1:58)

Sofia laughs again. (2:01)

Celie's step-father has died. Viewing of his body in church. (2:13)

References in Just Before I Go, Sensitivity Training.