By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. Course Hero. Instead of hitting Jaja, however, the book hits Mamas precious figurines and shatters them into bits. Chief Umeadi is the only man whose house in Abba is larger than Papa's. Purple Hibiscus is a novel published in 2003 by the Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In a rage, Papa picks up a huge religious book and throws it at Jaja. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. Home Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Purple Hibiscus Quotes. There Did Jaja and Obiroa show their vulnerabilities at times, or did they see them as a weakness? On Christmas Day, the family attends church at St. Pauls in Abba. Subscribe now. While helping take care of Papa-Nnukwu, Kambili and Jaja get to know him and hear his stories. But laughter and music fill Aunty Ifeomas house. You'll also receive an email with the link. Weinbloom, Elizabeth ed. I knew very little about it; women were not supposed to know anything at all, since it was the first step toward the initiation to manhood. I lay in bed after Mama left and let my mind rake through the past, through the years when Jaja and Mama and I spoke more with our spirits than with our lips. Purple Hibiscus - SlideShare She will try to get a visa for America. Later, Kambili and Jaja show each other their secret souvenirs from Nsukka. Amaka is critical of her cousin's wealth and meekness. 2. ". His shame at not taking part in the initiation prompts Jaja to question the authority of his father. Explain using evidence from the text. Eugene Achike, or Papa, is a strict Catholic who disdains Igbo culture and religion and admires the ways of white people. Shouldnt we be moving ahead?. Amaka begins painting his portrait. Your group members can use the joining link below to redeem their group membership. Aunty Ifeoma gets him what medical care she can, although most university medical personnel are on strike. 'Of course God does. events and thoughts in the book. Intentionally, Papa prevents his family from relating with people he considers to be heathen or not Catholic enough. Ade Coker is the editor of Papa's newspaper, the. He tears up the portrait and kicks Kambili until she loses consciousness.
