Naw, I say. Mr ____, can tell you, I don't like it at all. What is it to like? He git up on you, heist your nightgown round your waist, plunge in. Most times I pretend I ain't there. He never know the difference. Never ast me how I feel, nothing. Just do his business, get off, go to sleep.She start to laugh. Do his business, she say. Do his business. Why, Miss Celie. You make it sound like he going to the toilet on you.That's what it feel like, I say.She stop laughing.
In Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," a character expresses deep dissatisfaction with her relationship, describing it as devoid of emotional connection or respect. She describes her partner's actions as intrusive, feeling that he disregards her presence and needs. The way he treats her feels mechanical and impersonal, akin to a routine devoid of intimacy, as he performs his actions without considering her feelings.
Her friend tries to inject humor into the situation, teasing her about the way she describes her partner's behavior. However, the gravity of her experience silences the laughter. The metaphorical comparison she makes to mundane bodily functions highlights her sense of violation and the lack of genuine contact in her life, emphasizing the deep pain and alienation she feels in the context of their relationship.