Purple hibiscus values by Isabel RAIVADERA

Family

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:50:33 UTC

Purple Hibiscus explores many of the other themes - religious extremism, violence, control etc - within the family. The contrasting dynamics between Kambili's oppressive home and her aunt Ifeoma's more open and tolerant household highlight diverse family structures. Sibling relationships, particularly Kambili's bond with her brother Jaja, become sources of strength amidst adversity. The novel also addresses the generational conflict between traditional values and the younger generation's need for independence.

Faith /Spirituality

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:53:20 UTC

Faith is used as a tool for control and abuse by Papa, but also as a symbol of freedom and self-expression in Aunty Ifonema's more progressive household.

Control /obidience/order

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:53:32 UTC

Kambili's household runs by the over-controlling father who highly praises obedience of his opinions and order throughout their days.

Status/wealth

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:53:56 UTC

Wealth difference between both families, Achike family and aunty Ifeoma's house. Similarly how Eugene is presented within society and his elevated status

Ethical practice

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:56:38 UTC

The ethical practice and values of certain actions e.g poising papa, the physical and mental abuse from Eugene. Are they justified? Both had reason behind them, and both characters which execute these actions believe they are doing it out of necessity.

growth/freedom

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 00:57:07 UTC

Throughout the novel, we see both Kambili and her mother grow significantly as characters. Kambili grows to see the truth behind her father, and Mama uses courage to poison Papa.

Tolerance/toughness

semme573791 — 2024-01-31 01:00:15 UTC

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 01:01:01 UTC

Status and wealth gives a false impression to characters within purple hibiscus that they can enforce order and control upon other characters. This is seen in the political world in Nigeria, as well as through Eugene who uses faith as the reason behind abuse

Empowerment/courage

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 01:02:59 UTC

Kambili is initially silenced by fear and dominated by her father's strict religious rules, but she finds empowerment through her exposure to different perspectives, particularly in her aunt Ifeoma's household. Her growing courage is evident as she begins to question authority, challenge traditions, and ultimately assert her own voice. Kambili's journey symbolises the empowering process of breaking free from constraints, embracing individual agency, and finding the courage for self-expression.

toner182121 — 2024-01-31 01:05:37 UTC

There is a hierarchy of faith, language and religion, and Papa uses this hierarchy for control and order.

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 01:06:07 UTC

faith within religion gives characters empowerment and justification within their actions. E.g Papa-nnukwu choosing not to take the medicines because he believes in spirit and faith of paganism

Accountability

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 01:13:38 UTC

Create a claim about how the authors uses patterns of language and stylistic features to present or reveal an aspect of your global issue.

raiva139731 — 2024-01-31 01:16:11 UTC