Question

what does imogene mean when she talks about drinking \purple and green water\? fill in the blanks to explain.
imogene used water as a symbol to describe her experience. the \purple water\ was segregation, which was all she knew as a young person. \green water\ stood for a way to live.

Explanation:

Imogene used "purple water" as a symbol for segregation (as it was the norm she knew growing up). "Green water" represents a better way of life (implied by the context of seeking a different, presumably improved existence).

Answer:

"Green water" stood for a better way to live.