It is at this time that the love of Mr.___’s life, Shug Avery, comes to visit. She’s a traveling singer who’s known for her wild ways and for her love of men. But even in the sickly state she comes to Celie, Celie sees her as beautiful and they form a lifelong friendship. Shug opens all sorts of doors for Celie including showing her that she too is a beautiful woman and Shug teaches her what it really means to make love.