Violence And Rebellion In Adichie's 'Purple Hibiscus'

free, courageous and powerful. At the end, she seems to be an optimist, longing for a new, fresh life and obviously she smiles whole-heartedly. She says that”the new rains will come down soon”(307) which symbolizes that a new life is yet to start. Beatrice suffers all the effects of patriarchal domination perpetuated by her husband and Igbo culture. But gradually she seems to be losing her patience. She thinks independently to quit domestic abuse. So she kills her husband. Both the characters of kambili and Beatrice reveal the fact that violence and rebellion are the natural outcome of male suppression. These women characters, in spite of being marginalized, possess a will of their own to resist the forces hazardous to their survival. Thus it gives an insight that they may be silent but not weak. Aunty Ifeoma, on the other hand, strives to create a happy environment for the children despite the financial constraint. She shows determination and resourcefulness in bringing up her children without a husband. She knows the value of humanity. Thus Ifeoma‘s character may open women’s eyes to the …show more content…
He is the first male that a girl comes across and hence, becomes the role model of her life. She sees the reflection of men in the rest of the world, through her dad and often perceives that all men should be like her father. Right from her childhood to adolescence to adulthood, he plays an influential role in her life. He the guide, the savior, the protector, a friend and most importantly, the ultimate caretaker, who nourishes her in the loving and protective atmosphere, set by him. She would find her daddy assuming a multi-faceted role, which changes with changing phases of