Purple Hibiscus Reading Response

     From the last reading response to this one, a lot has changed in Purple Hibiscus. New characters were revealed and dramatic scenes have happened. What I found interesting in the book so far, and would like to contrast is the difference between Amaka and kambili. Both girls are at the same age, though act very much different. Amaka is free-spoken and passionate about her beliefs. An example of this would be on page 169 to 170 when Aunty Ifeoma said: "Kambili, I want you to help me do the orah leaves, so I can start the soup when I come back," she said. "Orah leaves?" I asked, swallowing. "Yes. Don't you know how to prepare orah?" (...) "No Aunty." "Amaka will do it then," Aunty Ifeoma said. (...) "Why?" Amaka burst out. "Because rich people do not prepare orah in their house? Won't she participate in eating the orah soup?" This example shows the Amaka is intolerant of rich people and believes that Kambili or rich people, in general, do not do anything, but others do it for them. This example shows that Amaka is not scared of speaking the truth or getting her opinions out there.
     On the other hand, kambili is far more different. Kambili only speaks when she has to and does not have a mind for herself, meaning that her father speaks for her or makes decisions for her only. Kambili also has been abused physically and emotionally, which makes her suffer from anxiety. This would make Kambili knowing that if she did something wrong it would result in abuse. An example of this would be on page 145 where Kambili said "How did Jaja do it? How could he speak so easily? Didn't he have the same bubbles of air in his throat, keeping the words back, letting out only a stutter at best?" This example here shows why kambili does not talk that much because she has a fear of being wrong and getting punished for that. What I hope for in the Purple Hibiscus, is for Kambili to become strong, independent, and free-spoken just like Amaka

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