Hour 4 by MICHELLE MCCLAINE https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv Purple Hibiscus Part II en-us 2021-02-26 03:18:13 UTC 2021-02-26 16:45:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What is significant about Kambili and Jaja’s reaction to Papa-Nnukwu’s death? Are their reactions expected or unexpected? michellemcclaine https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244026727 2021-02-26 03:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244026727 What do Mama’s figurines, Kambili’s painting, and Jaja’s purple hibiscus provide for all three characters in a world of unhinged violence? michellemcclaine https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244028018 2021-02-26 03:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244028018 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? michellemcclaine https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244033083 2021-02-26 03:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244033083 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? michellemcclaine https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244033969 2021-02-26 03:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1244033969 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245888498 2021-02-26 16:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245888498 Group 4 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245918012 Kambili didn't look at Amaka to see her response because she probably felt ashamed and  when it comes to abuse, a lot of people are afraid to speak out about it. Kambili is still afraid of her father and his power over her.]]> 2021-02-26 16:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245918012 Group 4 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245918747 Kambili and Jaja's reaction to Papa Nnukwu's death were pretty expected. They wanted to feel sad and mourn over his death but they weren't sure how because their father kept them away from him and didn't allow them to be near him.]]> 2021-02-26 16:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245918747 Group 1:Kambilis painting that she got from Amaka, everytime she looked at it she felt at peace because the time Amaka was painting it, all she could hear from the room was laughter and happiness. Also the moms figurines meant a great deal to her because she remembered a time where everything was good. Including Jajas purple hibiscus gave him peace. https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245920359 2021-02-26 16:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245920359 Group 3 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245933326 Jaja's reaction was expected because he had been more carefree at Aunty Ifeoma's house so he didn't care what Papa would think if he said he touched the body
Kambili's reaction was expected when she looked away so she didn't see Jaja touch the body. She still feared how Papa would react.]]> 2021-02-26 16:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245933326 Group 1: Kambili couldn't look amaka straight as she was explaining the situation because it must have been hard for her, and she might have felt embarrassed or ashamed. https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245943767 2021-02-26 16:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245943767 group 2 23marhar https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245947085 It was not surprising because they don't really know the person but since it's their family , their instinct was to be sad.

]]> 2021-02-26 16:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245947085 group 3 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245947213 The figurines are delicate to mama, Kambili's painting is the way she show herself being rebellious and Jaja's purple hibiscus shows rebelliousness. They all show freedom and courage. They represent each others personalities. It also shows peace. ]]> 2021-02-26 16:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245947213 group 1 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245952107 they wanted to feel sad or mournful but their father makes them feel a certain type of way about it and makes them not. they also weren't very close so it was expected ]]> 2021-02-26 16:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245952107 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245952387 2021-02-26 16:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245952387 Group 2 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245953915 Kambili wouldn't look at Amaka because she still felt fear and shame about her father's abuse and if she looked at Amaka's reaction, it would go against every her father has taught her. He still have much control over her life.]]> 2021-02-26 16:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245953915 group 4 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245960442 They provide a sense of fragility and vulnerability amongst a world of unhinged violence.]]> 2021-02-26 16:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245960442 Group 4 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245969886  Purple hibiscuses are very unique and special. They symbolize a sense of freedom from conformity. The hibiscuses can be seen as a sign that things are going to get better because “they are about to bloom."]]> 2021-02-26 16:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245969886 Group 3 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245977278 Papa does have control over Kambili and the reason she admits to the truth is because she feels embarrassed in front of Amaka. ]]> 2021-02-26 16:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245977278 Group 1 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245981541 The purple hibiscuses blooming is a symbolizes freedom. The flowers are very rare to bloom at that time.]]> 2021-02-26 16:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1245981541 Group 4 https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1246000812 I think it symbolizes self growth because she starts wondering about herself. For example she saw how her cousins were able to act freely with proper manners. She starts wondering why she can’t be that way. ]]> 2021-02-26 16:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/michellemcclaine/wy79578hbreefrjv/wish/1246000812