Pa
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Pa, whose real name is Alphonso, is the widower stepfather of Celie and Nettie. Upon the death of their mother, Pa diverted his sexual attention to Celie, the older of the sisters, and continually rapes her. Through Celie, Pa has two children, Adam and Olivia, whom he gives
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