purple hibiscus


Purple Hibiscus is a book that gives an amazing perspective that changes the reader’s views when they start to read it. I think this book is very important to read as a young adult and especially in this school because many kids will not encounter such perspectives. This book shows what it is like to live in a violent and silent household, a colonized community, and a government that acts in violent ways. The pieces on the more intense scenes like when the woman was getting whipped in the market and when the mother was getting carried away leaving blood behind were never thought into. Kambili and Jaja never questioned these events, I think this will change throughout the book.

I like reading from Kambili’s perspective a lot though she is naive and I often just want to help her. Kambili, Jaja, and her mother seem so helpless against her brother and honestly versus the rest of life. Kambili always seems to choke up when trying to communicate to others. My main focuses were gender and freedom. I hope to read in the future about Kambili’s freedom.

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  1. Peyton's English 1 BlogMarch 27, 2018 at 7:29 AM

    I agree with your view on the book. Good writing.

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  2. Grace SMarch 27, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    I completely agree that the book should be read by all young adults. It is very true that the events described in the novel should be known and understood by all young people. I am also interested in how Kambili's life turns out as we read the book. Great post!

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  3. EvanMarch 28, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    I also think this story is important for people to read who don't live in this type of situation. Kambile is most likely a dynamic character who will not be as naive once the book ends.

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  4. EDMarch 28, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    I like your analyzation on Kambili. I noticed her choking up too, and personally hate Kambili's father and her situation too.

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