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The purple hibiscuses is a symbol of a blossoming freedom. Jaja and Kambili have been restricted to an abusive and strict lifestyle their father has created for them. When staying with Aunty Ifeoma, Jaja and Kambili were free to be themselves and the purple hibiscuses were blooming at their aunt's home. The purple hibiscuses blooming at Kambili's and Jaja's home shows this sense of freedom from their father expectations starting to emerge.

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Mama's figurines, Kambili's paintings and Jaja's  Purple Hibiscus all provide them an escape form papa. They use these as outlets as a way to separate themselves form their everyday lives something that cant be changed by papa.

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Kambili's response to Amaka's question is one of the first signs of her finally recognizing papa's abuse as what it is. He has less control over her.

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I believe Papa does still have control over her and she won't look at Amaka in fear she'll think she's weak or because Kambili's embarrassed.

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Before spending time with Papa-Nnukwu in Nsukka, Kambili and Jaja had a negative view of Papa-Nnukwu because of what their father told them. After spending more time with him and learning about him, Jaja and Kambili have a stronger connection with him. This connection is evident when Jaja and Kambili look at the painting of him together and are both willing to protect it despite their father’s deep dislike for Papa-Nnukwu and the painting. Their reactions are expected when taking in the whole context of how much they and their lives have changed when staying in Nsukka with Aunty Ifeoma’s family.

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Mama's figurines, Kambili's painting, and Jaja's purple hibiscus provide a way of coping with the abuse.

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Mama's figurines, Kambili's painting, and Jaja's purple hibiscus provide a symbol of peace to the three characters. They were destroyed by Papa meaning he was the source of them not having that peace.

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Papa has lost some of her control of Kambili

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It symbolizes that they are gaining more control over their lives and admitting the abuse they have taken from their father.

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Mama's figurines, Kambili's paintings, and Jaja's purple hibiscus all represent similar things, such as their moment's of realization about Papa.

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I think she is starting to realize what is right and what is wrong. I think she wants the abuse to stop so she decided to finally speak up and admit the truth but she is still scared.

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It was kind of unexpected as it went on because Kambili received a painting about Papa Nnukwu and she ended up getting beat and hospitalized over it.

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As they arrive at their home in Enugu, Jaja notes “the purple hibiscuses are about to bloom” (253). What do they symbolize? Why does Jaja mention them right before the flashback to Chapter 1?

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As they arrive at their home in Enugu, Jaja notes “the purple hibiscuses are about to bloom” (253). What do they symbolize? Why does Jaja mention them right before the flashback to Chapter 1?

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Amaka asks Kambili if it was her father who hurt her and, for the first time, she admits to the truth. Why won’t Kambili look at Amaka to see her reaction to this response? Does Papa still have “control” over her?

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Amaka asks Kambili if it was her father who hurt her and, for the first time, she admits to the truth. Why won’t Kambili look at Amaka to see her reaction to this response? Does Papa still have “control” over her?

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What do Mama’s figurines, Kambili’s painting, and Jaja’s purple hibiscus provide for all three characters in a world of unhinged violence? 

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What do Mama’s figurines, Kambili’s painting, and Jaja’s purple hibiscus provide for all three characters in a world of unhinged violence? 

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What is significant about Kambili and Jaja’s reaction to Papa-Nnukwu’s death? Are their reactions expected or unexpected?

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What is significant about Kambili and Jaja’s reaction to Papa-Nnukwu’s death? Are their reactions expected or unexpected?