I've recently started the book For Colored Girls by Ntozake Shange. I found it very interesting to read the rhythmic lines and the other conventions of poetry all in one. I loved all of the different perspectives within each poem. For example, all of the poems seemed to build into one main point so far. Even though the language of the book was not obvious it meant something. You just have to read between the lines because the messages are hidden. Using replaceable words such as "enuf" meaning "enough" or "wit" meaning "with" were to get the reader into the setting and pick up all sensory details that applied. Although, I don't have one specific main character; I have four. The lady in red, the lady in green, the lady in orange and the lady in yellow. They all tell their own stories about what it feels like to be a "woman of color."
I loved how my characters The lady in green and The lady in red tried to portray what it's like to be an African-American in the beginning of the book with their actions. Also, despite The lady in yellow getting raped and discovering her true identity it matches the plot. The graphic moments were just another. Now i know you may think that this book is stereotypical its not! In fact, this book is for all women who has felt suicidal. The rainbow symbolizes the different women and all of their races. They each tell a different story. For example, the lady in red was diagnosed with HIV and rich; the lady in green was cheated on; the lady in yellow was had a teenage pregnancy and the orange was a prostitute who tried to find a clear pathway in life for herself.
All of these situations can happen to women of different race and ethnicity. I appreciate this book because it lets all females as well as males know some of the things women go through. After reading this book and watching this movie, I learned that everyone has a story. I appreciate the way that the author used color to help the reader visualize each woman and their dilemma.
