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Historically, Kambili lived to please her father, a wealthy businessman who held power in their town by donating to churches and giving to the less fortunate. Kambili and her brother, Jaja are expected to uphold the family title when they are out in public. At school, Kambili is expected to be top of her class, “...I carried a bigger load- the worry of making sure I came first this term” (Adichie 52). She constantly worried that she would not be able to please Papa. She believes that if Papa is pleased then God would be pleased too. When the Christmas season began, Kambili’s