Essays on Purple Hibiscus

Background Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about the theme of religious hypocrisy, finding one’s voice, and the persistence of love throughout the story of Kambili Achike, a young Nigerian woman struggling to find her way in a world of conflict and strife. Plot The novel centers on Eugene who is also the father...

Originating from the Latin word “rule”, a canon is a standard of judgment for ecclesiastical laws based on an accepted set of religious texts. Purple Hibiscus, a novel written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a perfect example of a literary canon considering that Adichie analyzes oppression and silence through the young character, Kambili, trying to...

Silence is never the answer when abuse is involved. Purple Hibiscus is a novel made by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about a very religious Nigerian father who controls his families’ lives. In Nigeria, a woman is not allowed to speak unless spoken to. Most people in Nigeria take their religious beliefs too far and begin to...