Key Major Events!

1. KAMBILI AND JAJA VISTING THEIR GRANDFATHER: This visit highlights the tension between Eugene and his father. Eugene's anger over his father's refusal to convert to Catholicism leads him to enforce stricter rules on Kambili and Jaja, creating conflict within the family.

2. KAMBILI AND FATHER AMADI RELATIONSHIP: Kambili develops feelings for Father Amadi, who, unlike her father, encourages her to be herself and explore her worth. His kindness and open-mindedness stand in stark contrast to Eugene’s oppressive nature.

3. JAJA'S REBELLION AGAINST HIS FATHER EUGENE: Jaja begins to assert his independence, showing his growing defiance by refusing communion during mass and demanding privacy, signaling his emotional and intellectual growth.

4. EUGENE'S VIOLENCE AGAINST MAMA: Eugene’s abusive behavior toward Mama reveals his cruelty and control. This abuse forces Kambili and Jaja to witness the terror of living under his authoritarian rule.

5. KAMBILI AND JAJA VISITING AUNTY IFEOMA'S HOUSE: The visit to Aunty Ifeoma’s home exposes Kambili and Jaja to a more liberated lifestyle, where they experience freedom, open conversation, and emotional growth, contrasting sharply with their oppressive home life.

6.The Death of Papa Nnukwu – Kambili’s grandfather, Papa Nnukwu, passes away. Eugene’s reaction to the death demonstrates his rigid, controlling nature, as he continues to exert authority over his family, even in times of grief.

7. JAJA'S IMPRISONMENT: Jaja takes the fall for his father's death to protect his mother, demonstrating his loyalty and sense of responsibility, though this act of sacrifice leaves emotional scars on the family.

8. JAJA'S DECISION TO STOP TAKING COMMUNION: Jaja’s decision to stop taking communion marks a critical act of rebellion, asserting his independence and directly challenging Eugene’s religious and authoritarian control.

9. THE DEATH OF EUGENE: Eugene’s death, caused by Beatrice’s poisoning, releases Kambili and Mama from his tyrannical control but leaves deep emotional scars that will affect the family for years to come.

10. THE ARRIVAL OF THE PURPLE HIBISCUS: The purple hibiscus in Aunty Ifeoma’s garden symbolizes growth, freedom, and emotional healing. It marks a turning point in Kambili’s journey toward independence, offering hope for a better life beyond Eugene’s oppressive reign.