Celie married Mr___ because she did not have a choice in the matter. She was young, and her cruel stepfather Alphonso concluded the marriage arrangement between Celie and Mr___ without seeking Celie's consent. Mr___, on his part, only married Celie for the convenience of having a woman babysit his children and keep house for him as his first wife was killed. He had initially wanted to marry Nettie, but Alphonso refused he marry Nettie and persuaded him to marry Celie instead.