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For a great American novel there is a lack of any feeling of patriotism, or at least patriotic feelings toward America. Despite the fact that some of the children (generation following Celie) joined the army it was never mentioned that it was for a noble cause, for America. The only strong representation of government in the novel was from the mayor's family. Sophia was greatly oppressed by this family. Her rights were denied her and she was treated unfairly. This incident is a symbol for how the larger government mistreated African Americans at this time. Instead of glorifying America at all Walker praises the nation of Woman. Her patriotism is moved to what she calls "womanisn". The woman nation has some infrastructure of support. Sophia is able to move in with her sister when she is first pregnant, and took that opportunity later. Squeak and Celie have their woman alliances and are able eventually to get out of their oppressed situations. Shug in a way is their leader, the liaison between the woman nation and the men. She is also an enforcer of policy (ending mr.'s beating Celie). Even still she can be considered a traitor for men being her weakness. The flag of the woman nation is purple and their anthem is "Hey Sister".
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