Writing in Role- Jeffrey Pan

Dear Nettie,

        “I am so happy. I got love, I got work, I got money, friends and time. And you alive and be home soon. With our children.” (Walker 205) Ever since I left Mr.____, my life has been looking up. I have come to realize that he he was a very bad influence on me. He has been holding me back from my full potential all these years. Now that I am free from all the hard work and chores that Mr.____ piled on me, I can spend my time sewing and making pants, for woman! It sounds crazy right? They are actually very comfortable and convenient. All this money that I made from this business has allowed me to stop relying on Shug for my money, and become more independant. With the amount of support I get from Shug and Squeak, I have reached a level happiness that I never had before. I am doing what I love, with who I love, in a place I love.

        I miss you very much, Nettie, and I cannot wait until you return to the states with our children. How are you Nettie? You speak so much of your acquaintances but never about yourself. I hope you are healthy and strong. I am sorry for your loss of your friend, Corrine. I know she was a good mother to the children and a good friend to yourself. You may find this quite strange, but the way you describe the people in Africa sounds very much alike to the people in America! Women are being treated in similar manners in both societies. They are usually dominated by the men and have very little say about what goes on in the community. After telling Shug about this, she got very angry, she says that she hopes and prays for the day that genders are treated equally. I do not understand why she is so mad though, all people treat her with respect because of how she holds herself, how she speaks, and how she thinks. These are some things that I admire about her, she is strong-willed, demanding and confident. Hopefully I can learn from her, and be more like her. Nettie, they are a million questions I still want to ask, but I will save them for when you return, keep yourself and the children safe and healthy!

Your loving sister, Celie