Purple Hibiscus- Values by Vidhi SOOD

Acceptance

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 00:57:13 UTC

Jaja, Kambilli, and Mama accepting how the father abuses them

Faith

sood1093331 — 2024-01-31 00:58:54 UTC

Faith holds key importance in the novel where Papa believes in a certain faith and controls that belief in the faith not only in his own family but also in church where his name gets spoken in the same sentence as 'God' and 'Jesus'

Control

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 00:59:04 UTC

This value always is shown in the book, when the father is introduced in the chapter. The father establishes this value when he orders the mother, Kambilli and Jaja to do the actions that he wants

Courage

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 00:59:10 UTC

Jaja takes blame for the painting, saying he poisoned the father, and taking the blame for eating ten minutes before mass

Family

sood1093331 — 2024-01-31 00:59:11 UTC

Purple Hibiscus explores the family dynamic of Euguen's family and explores the different beliefs each family holds, however are expected to give in to one belief or value. Furthermore the family dynamics also emphasises on the relationship between Eugene and his father which imply that sometimes different beliefs and no acceptance could drive the family apart

Freedom

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 01:00:00 UTC

Mama, Jaja, and Kambilli in the end of the book being freed from the Eugene

Hope

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 01:00:15 UTC

In Purple Hibiscus, the mother is the character who mostly shows this value. Every chapter in the book we can see that the mother hopes the father will be a different person.

Growth

hodgs615511 — 2024-01-31 01:01:43 UTC

Kambili's growth throughout the whole novel and her profound transformation from a sheltered and submissive teenager to a resilient young woman who finds her voice and independence. As she navigates the oppressive environment of her family.

Perfection

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 01:01:52 UTC

Kambilli is seen as the perfect daughter to the father as she always gets number 1 in her school. She does this, to make the father's reputation look good to the public and, to make her father proud.

Order

sood1093331 — 2024-01-31 01:02:02 UTC

This is a huge key value covered in the novel where order is maintained in the household with no freedom of expression or choice

Power

sood1093331 — 2024-01-31 01:02:06 UTC

Papa holds power over the whole family while using fear and control to his advantage. He establishes his power through religious and academic expectations which he demands perfection in

Independence

hodgs615511 — 2024-01-31 01:02:17 UTC

In the the novel Mama's independence is demonstrated when she poisons Papa to set herself free.

Toughness

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 01:02:35 UTC

This value is shown by Kambilli, Jaja, and Mother as they show there toughness by dealing with the pain from the abuse that they receive from Eugene

Tolerance

fleet154001 — 2024-01-31 01:02:43 UTC

This is shown throughout the whole book between Kambilli, Jaja, and Mama. Showing their hate for the father because of how control and abusive the father is.

Relationships

sood1093331 — 2024-01-31 01:02:43 UTC

The relationships between the family are quite strenuous where sildence plays a major role in the relationship dynamic

A contrast to this is seen in their aunt's house where they experience freedom of choice and expression and experience a new environment

Love

hodgs615511 — 2024-01-31 01:20:01 UTC

Love is demonstrated through Kambili's deep affection for her brother Jaja, despite the oppressive household they inhabit. It is also evident in the contrasting expressions of love between Kambili's oppressive father.