He believes that Papa disregards him because Christianity preaches that the father and son are equal. To Papa-Nnukwu, colonialism and its components had horrible impacts on Igbo society.
In this book, Adichie shows the different ways that Africans received colonialism. With this theme, Adichie aims to depict a flourishing family as one where every member is respected and comfortable. Kambili and Jaja find freedom at Aunty Ifeoma’s house and they gladly welcome it. She creates a wholesome environment where the children are free to relate with their grandfather. On the other hand, Aunty Ifeoma’s family encourages conversations, arguments, and laughter. Although the children are brilliant and talented, they have poor social skills and avoid interaction with others including their relatives. The strict rules of Papa are followed to perfection and anything short of that leads to punishment. The structure of the Achike family is one built on fear and authoritarianism. To the public, he is a godly patron but privately, he is a violent dictator. It is at the familial level that true behavior of Papa is exposed. With the character of Father Amadi, however, Adichie portrays the need for a balance in Christianity.Īnother important theme in this book is family life. Father Benedict is a perfectionist who shares equal beliefs with Papa. She takes her children to traditional festivals.įather Benedict and Father Amadi are also practicing Catholics with different methods of practicing. She prays with her family and sings Christian songs that have been translated into Igbo. Where Papa is extremely abusive, Aunty Ifeoma is kind. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portrays Aunty Ifeoma’s doctrines to be more accommodating and compassionate than Papa’s.
Even though Papa promises to improve the standard of living of Papa-Nnukwu if he converts to Christianity, the old man refuses.Ĭontrastingly, Aunty Ifeoma is a more liberal Catholic.
His strict doctrines are imposed on his family and they are punished when they falter. Papa is so devout to his beliefs that he forbids Igbo songs from being sung in Church and at home. His father, Papa-Nnukwu is prevented from visiting him because he is a traditional worshipper. Although Papa and Aunty Ifeoma are Catholics, Papa is more rigid and unyielding in his beliefs. The author denotes Christianity religion as an oppressive factor that was introduced by colonialists. The settings include religious rallies, festivals, and Churches. Religion is a central theme in this novel. The author whose imagination was first sparked by homesickness creates a beautiful story on liberation, family life, and the Igbo culture.
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