Volume III Issue I January-March 2023

Name of Author : B Pramodhini, Prof. K Banu Priya

Title of the paper : Dominance of Male over Female in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies Purple Hibiscus

Abstract: Adichies Purple Hibiscus is a feminist work in which dominance of Eugene Achike is shown over Kambili Achike who the central character in Purple Hibiscus is and also the narrator of the story, Beatrice Achike, mother and wife in the Achike family, Chukwuka Achike, nicknamed Jaja by his family. Kambili, her brother, and her mother all experienced domestic abuse. Her father Eugene Achike frequently beats them. He was raised to believe that any behaviour that can be seen as going against Gods will deserves to be punished. Kambili is impacted by the violence that follows a military takeover. She witnesses violent clashes between soldiers and citizens and is frightened by the scenes, feeling helpless and desperate. In conclusion, Purple Hibiscus is a strong story about tyranny and liberation on numerous levels. The most horrible situations are described in Kambilis open and soothing manner, which nearly makes them bearable or at least provides hope that things will improve. The figurines, the love sip of Papas tea, and the Purple Hibiscus are the three symbols of enslavement and emancipation that stick out the most.

Keywords : Domestic violence, Oppression, Struggle, Violation, the figurines.

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Page No. : 50-51