Question

2. Who is Celie talking to when she says "you must be sleep." Why does she say this?

2-3 sentences. Sentence Starters: (When Celie says, "you must be sleep" she is
talking to
She says this because...)
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Answer 1

The phrase "you must be sleep" is not directly quoted in the provided passages, but it generally suggests that the listener is not fully attentive or understanding of the situation, similar to being asleep.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Celie says, "you must be sleep," she is addressing anyone who is supposed to be listening but might not be giving her their full attention, or may seem to not be comprehending what she is saying. It's a figure of speech often used to suggest that the person being addressed isn't fully grasping the situation or statements being presented to them, implying a disconnect comparable to someone who is asleep or not fully aware.

This phrase does not appear directly in the examples provided, but is a common expression in conversational English that Celie might use to express frustration or to draw attention to the importance of her words that may be being overlooked or misunderstood by the listener.