In Nsukka, Jaja is encouraged to rethink his allegiances and make his own decisions.Īunty Ifeoma encourages Kambili to reconsider her stance on Papa-Nnukwu. Jaja was not allowed to participate and is ashamed that he is lagging behind his cousin. He has been initiated into Igbo culture by performing a rite of manhood. Obiora, though he is three years younger than Jaja, is articulate and protective. Her children Amaka and Obiora are allowed to question authority and choose their own paths. Though her home is small and devoid of luxuries, there is love and respect. When Kambili and Jaja visit their Aunty Ifeoma in Nsukka, they are astonished by what they find. He writes out schedules and severely punishes them when they stray. In Enugu, the only path Kambili and Jaja are allowed to follow is Papa. Part of growing up is building your own identity by choosing which paths to follow. Both Kambili and Jaja take steps towards adulthood by overcoming adversity and being exposed to new thoughts. Her narration is striking because it can be concluded that she finds her own voice throughout this ordeal. Since she has been stunted by the severe punishments of her father, Kambili barely speaks. The book is narrated by Kambili three years after this incident. The following chapters detail the events that culminate in Jaja’s defiance. The book opens with Jaja rebelling against his devout Catholic father by skipping communion on Palm Sunday, an important religious holiday. Kambili and Jaja both come of age in Purple Hibiscus as a result of their experiences.
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