Kambili's Identity : Aunty Ifeoma

Throughout Purple Hibiscus, zPapa Eugene and Aunt Ifeoma contribute as critical roles in shaping other characters’ development and growth. Descending from Igbo parents and being raise by the after effects of Nigeria’s Civil War, Adichie is forever tainted by the reality of a corrupt government. Her history reflects themes of predisposition towards Igbo rituals addressed throughout the novel. Adichie juxtaposes the beliefs of Papa Eugene and Aunt Ifeoma to emphasize the loyalty of African culture over

inditer Chimanda Ngozi Adichie. The novel was published in 2003, it got a plethora of attention in terms of prestigious prizes. Chimanda utilized her own experiences from her childhood to fill in the plot and lives of the characters. She was born in Kambili's hometown Enugu, she is withal a Catholic. The main character is designated Kambile Achike, a school girl that does exceptionally in school. She lives with her parent's mama, papa, and her teenage brother Jaja. The story takes place in a city in

of their experiences, especially their experiences with their cousins, Obiora, Amaka and Chima. The roles of these 3 characters play a significant part in the novel and in Kambili and Jaja’s lives. Both Jaja and Kambili start building their own identity by choosing their own paths. The only path they have now is decided by their Father. They live with scheduled days which is booked to the hour. Education comes first and they have no time to make friends. In the beginning of the book they both have

a heartless household, both stemming from the introduction of British imperialism. In the events of mental and physical abuse, a victim may be unaware of the legitimacy of harm inflicted upon them if originating from a parental figure. Eugene, Kambili’s father, has the expectation of raising his children in a genuine effort to educate, protect, and love them, though holds Catholic moral regulations above all. This imperialism affectes the social and economic conditions of Nigeria, bringing poverty

Sacrifice and the Road to Identity As a child begins to grow into an adult, he will develop an identity that belongs entirely unto him. He breaks away from his parents and starts to become independent. While for most children this is a natural progression, there are some who struggle to develop personal identity and lack independence. Thus for children that want to flourish and be their own people, they must make sacrifices to achieve independence. In the novels, Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Adichie

choice in terms of perspective, as the audience of the book could easily identify themselves with her. Lastly, I wanted to show that although the personal background of the author is not the same with her characters’, each one has elements of her identity, sending through this novel a subtle call to reconciliation between the two worlds that form the Nigerian society, the traditional and the surrogate one. WORD COUNT: 185 Write the text of an interview with the author of Purple Hibiscus

lives with her brother Jaja, mother and her wealthy, religious zealot father, who abuses the family in the name of Catholicism. Kambili sees her life as the norm, however her paradigm completely changes when she and Jaja go to spend a week at her Aunty Ifeoma’s house; and the freedom they experience creates a staggering rift within their family. It addresses various themes and motifs, including religion, domestic abuse, silence, and political strife. However, one of the more underrated themes in

Throughout The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, American Born Chinese, Purple Hibiscus, and “The Secret Life of Mia Hamm”, the protagonists struggle with variations of “the machine”—from racial stereotypes and colonialism to the media—for which they each find a unique coping method with varying levels of success. Rather than measuring success through material accomplishment, success must be evaluated by authenticity, as each of the protagonists deal with a vastly different set of circumstances

Chimmanda ngozi Adichie is the latest Nigerian female writer whose works have largely concentrated on post colonialism, Religious fundamentalism, patriarchy, and traumatic domestic discourse in Nigeria. This paper aspires to explore the religious fanaticism and the destructiveness comrade with it. The central character Eugene’s embracement over religion makes others to be forced to contend with agonizing situation. It reveals the general religious intolerance which created mainly by the failure to