Buster Character Breakdown from The Color Purple

Overview

Character Name

Buster

Show

The Color Purple

Gender

Male

Playing Age

Adult

Role Size

Featured

Dancing

Dancer

Voice

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Vocal Technique

Legit

Time & Place

Rural Georgia, 1909-1945

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Analysis

Buster is the outspoken Sofia’s second boyfriend, with whom she begins a relationship after she breaks up with Harpo for beating her. Buster has the appearance of a boxer, strong, large, and imposing.

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