Oh, Shmoop is a home where the buffalo roam, where the nerds and the coolest kids play; where never is heard a discouraging word, and the Shmoints do flow freely all day.
After Nettie leaves, Shug is the one good thing that comes up in Celie’s life. She is the one person who learns to love Celie for Celie. She helps Celie gain back some self-confidence and begin to stand up for herself.