Purple Hibiscus Class EssayThroughout the novel Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the narrator - 15-year-old Kambili - suffers from the restrictions that her devout father has implemented in every aspect of his life. . His every action revolves around the idea of ​​religion and the fulfillment of God's purpose - because of his father's piety; however, when she visits her aunt Ifeoma in Nssuka, she is liberated, as a clear change in Kambili is evident, brought about by the time she spent with her aunt and cousins. As a result, Kambili begins to become stronger, speaking out and going against her father's restrictive ways in order to form her own life. Through this, Kambili can be seen to transform into a stronger character throughout The Purple Hibiscus, due to her exposure to her aunt and cousins ​​in Nssuka which sparked her change, shaping her to become a more independent character. In the novel, Kambili is restricted by her father, submits to every order he gives, and is unable to express herself or act as she wishes without suffering punishment. The obvious hold her father has on Kambili's life comes through in the way she describes the program, in which she says: “Dad loved order. It showed even in the timetables themselves, the way his meticulously drawn lines, in black ink, cut up the day, separating study from nap, nap from family time, family time from meal, the meal of prayer, the prayer of sleep. -24). Through this quote, we see the amount of restraint Papa puts on Kambili, showing that she does not have time to think about what she would like to do or even participate in other activities. However, her desire to please her father goes hand in hand with her fear of his anger, which leads to this... middle of paper... lips stinging like the bites of giant mosquitoes” (210). This shows how much Kambili has changed, with sparks of rebellion embedded in her action, showing how expressive and open she has become, making sure to fight for what she believes in, no longer afraid of her father . Throughout the novel, Kambili embarks on a profound change from a girl who was always afraid of her father, held back by the heavy restrictions placed on her, to an expressive and vibrant girl who fights for what she believes in . His journey to Nssuka and his meeting with people like Amaka and Father Amadi initiated him, but it was also an independent journey, with his desire to go against his father for what she believes which finally comes through towards the end of the novel. As a result, she will continue to grow and defy her father's restrictions, creating conflict throughout the rest of the novel...