Purple Hibiscus



   As I've been reading the book Purple Hibiscus, I've noticed that one of the main characters, Papa, is very controlling. He does this by commanding his children to be the best in their class, abusing the mother, and he sublimely controlling the people around him. It becomes so unhealthy to some of the family that it shows in their actions. I'm not here to summarize the main character "Papa". I'm actually here to encourage others to think about how Papa's actions will affect others actions towards him?

   Will the two children eventually rise together and fight back against their tyrant like father? Will the mother ever feel that she is worthy enough to pack up and leave? Will she ever be able to conceive another child? Or maybe possibly will Papa have a change of heart? Hopefully some of these questions will be answered as we continue throughout the book.

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  1. TanyaMarch 28, 2018 at 9:43 PM

    This are questions i have as well! I also hope they get answer as we read on the book.

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