Symbolism in Purple Hibiscus The novel Purple Hibiscus‚ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‚ is a story of a young girl ‚ who tries to find her own voice and speak out against her violent oppressive father. The novel is set in post-post-colonial Nigeria‚ in a time in which the government was run by a military dictatorship. There are a number of symbols used to help develop ideas in the text; the three most important ones being purple and red hibiscuses and Mama’s figurines. The red hibiscuses are symbolic
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antonomasia 9.Glossary of literary terms 10.More on glossary 11.Review of the term’s work. 12.Examinations. 13.Marking and collating. 14.Issuance of result and closure SCHEME OF WORK FOR SS I SECOND TERM TEXTS – (A) PURPLE HIBISCUS BY CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE OR (B) AWOMAN IN HER PRIME BY ASARE KONADU WEEKS 1. a. Review of last term’s work b. Resumption test c. Copying of Scheme of work
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In most pieces of literature‚ symbols and motifs are found. They can express an idea‚ clarify meaning‚ or enlarge literal meaning. In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel “Purple Hibiscus”‚ she uses this literary device of symbols and motifs to enrich the story. The symbols of religion‚ Mamas’ figurines and the purple hibiscus all help portray the fight between Papa’s abuse and freedom. Religion serves as the right-hand man for Papa and his control over the family. Every year‚ Jaja and Kambili visit
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uses the purple hibiscus as a symbol to show the development of the characters and they begin to gain more freedom from their controlling father. The author uses literary techniques to show the internal conflict the characters face within the story and how they learn they can be who they want to be. The memoir Purple Hibiscus show the oppression their father causes and how other people come and help guide their way towards freedom to express themselves. The author uses the purple hibiscus to represent
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Character Foils in Purple Hibiscus An Analyzation on the Effects of Contrasting Personalities between Kambili and Amaka Some authors use character foils to emphasize extreme differences and personalities. For example the good‚ kindhearted Cinderella being contrasted against the evil and wicked stepmother in the popular fairy tale. In the Novel Purple Hibiscus‚ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses character foils; Amaka and Kambili‚ who are two cousins that come from completely different backgrounds and
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Kambili’s freedom‚ he also takes the initiative to provide stability for his family. His understanding of what Mama and Kambili are feeling after enduring Papa’s abuse‚ drives him to save them from Papa’s spell. One of Jaja’s many purposes in Purple Hibiscus is to be the catalyst to help Kambili find freedom; Jaja helps Kambili develop her own voice through making her question what’s right. Jaja asks many questions that help Kambili understand and question God’s purpose: “‘Of course God does. Look
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The renowned Nigerian novelist‚ Chimamanda Adichie is the author of the widely critically acclaimed and praised novel‚ Purple Hibiscus. According to an interview conducted by CNN‚ she is said to be “bold‚ fearless and completely unapologetic” which is evidently reflected in her writing. The Enugu born author‚ grew up the fifth of six children in an Igbo family in the university town of Nsukka‚ with her family’s ancestral village being in Abba‚ Anambra. Adichie’s upbringing and lifestyle in terms
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The novel Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is about a young Nigerian girl named Kambili and her conflicted‚ though wealthy family. During the book‚ we see elements of both emotional abuse‚ physical abuse and subsequent condemnation stemming completely from Eugene‚ the father. Characters throughout the story have issues with silence and speaking in certain situations usually dictated by Papa. Normally‚ during situations like the dinner table and when religion is a topic of discussion. Kambili
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pyramid of human needs. After food and shelter there are safety and relationships‚ and after that comes different individualistic ideas. In Purple Hibiscus‚ Kambili is an embodiment of this idea‚ for she lacks safety and personal relationships in her own home such as that of her father. This makes it impossible for her to have her own voice. In Purple Hibiscus‚ Adichie shows that in order to find freedom and a voice within yourself‚ you must leave behind what binds you. She portrays this idea with
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Purple Hibiscus In the book‚ Purple Hibiscus‚ Kambili changes from a quiet‚ insecure girl with no emotions‚ to a talkative‚ confident girl that is able to feel and show many emotions. Kambili was raised in a house where the dad was very strict and Kambili was only allowed to talk when he wanted her to. Her father never showed her any praise unless she did exactly what he says to do. If Kambili did not follow orders‚ she would be beaten by her papa. During the book‚ Kambili’s spends time with
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