![]() Their constant terror of provoking his wrath is tempered by their feeble hopes of gaining his approval. Behind closed doors, he beats his wife and children if they fail to live up to his exacting standards. Yet, Kambili, Jaja, and their mother Beatrice see a side to him that no-one else does. He is also a successful businessman and the proprietor of The Standard newspaper, which he uses to champion free speech, condemn injustices, and to challenge the Nigerian government. ![]() Kambili’s father Eugene is a highly devout Catholic who gives generously to the church, charitable organisations, and to members of the local community. ![]() Purple Hibiscus is narrated throughout by Kambili Achike, a reserved fifteen-year-old who lives with her mother, father, and younger brother in Enugu, Nigeria. ![]()
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