The messenger, a shepherd by profession, knows firsthand that Oedipus came to Corinth as an orphan. One day long ago, he was tending his sheep when another shepherd approached him carrying a baby, its ankles pinned together. The messenger took the baby to the royal family of Corinth, and they raised him as their own.
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in 'The Notebook,â âHalf Nelsonâ and âCrazy, Stupid, Love.â. 1  Famous People in Film.yan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in 'The Notebook,â âHalf Nelsonâ and âCrazy, Stupid, Love.â. 1  Famous People in Film.
Character List. 1  Celie - The protagonist and narrator of The Color Purple. 2  Nettie - Celieâs younger sister, whom Mr. ______ initially wanted to marry. 3  Mr. ______ - Celieâs husband, who abuses her for years. 4  Shug Avery - A sultry blues singer who first appears as Mr. ______âs mistress. 5  Harpo - Mr. ______âs eldest son.