They are very quiet and do not possess the freedom to make decisions or even properly communicate. In Enugu, Mama, Kambi, and Jaja endure maltreatment from Papa. Wealth is not happiness, though, as Amaka, Obiora, and Chima are happier kids. She teaches her children independence and how to manage resources. She has more trouble providing for the needs of her family.
It is as though their parents did not expect them to grow up and start a life of their own.Īunty Ifeoma on the other hand is not as financially buoyant. Kambili and Jaja are not trained to be independent as they cannot cook their meals or do house chores. He is however unable to teach his children responsibility. Papa who is a successful businessman can comfortably provide for his family. The first difference to note is how much wealth the Achike family possesses. The contrasts between the two settings are obvious. The two main settings used are Kambili’s hometown in Enugu and a small town in Nsukka. The story of ‘ Purple Hibiscus’ depicts a contrast in religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, race, gender roles, and family. The characterization and structure are quite effective in communicating the message to readers. The political perception of this novel is quite captivating for lovers of post-colonial literature. The Nigerian Civil War of 1967 to 1970 broke out at the peak of agitation between the Igbo people in the South-East and the federal Nigerian government in the north. Violence also begets rebellion and crime. The significance of one’s environment is highlighted as Jaja and Kambili have no social skills.Ĭhimamanda Adichie uses the book to promote the opinion that violence begets silence. Jaja on the other hand develops feelings of inadequate protection for his family. Kambili even starts to accept abuse as a form of affection.
She loses pregnancies and her children struggle with expressing themselves. Mama’s resignation from Papa’s tyranny is harmful to not just her but the children. He carries on as if nothing has happened. When he destroys Mama’s figurines, he is not remorseful.
Although the book lacks a glossary, the expressions in Igbo are put in a clear context.Īt the beginning of the book, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie introduces us to the anger of Eugene Achike (Papa). The multifaceted novel narrates the life of a teenager who finds her voice after years of indoctrination, limitation, abuse, and silence. His regime was characterized by political and economic instability, as well as hardship. This first book of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set twenty to thirty years after the Nigerian Civil War, during the rule of General Ibrahim Babangida.
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