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Example of the author bringing the environment to life "the blue-gray firewood smoke that hung heavy in the living room blurred the facial features of the guests."

What role does violence play in the text? Within the text violence plays a role of reinforcing ideals, mainly the Christian religion as well as demonstrating power. "he would slap Jaja's face and his palm would make that sound, like a heavy book falling from a library shelf in school" (Page 69)

'Let's get technical': How is gustatory imagery used to describe Kambili's feelings?
"The boiled yam and peppery greens refused to go down my throat" page 41

Indirect characterization of Eugene (Father): "He looked sideways to see if Jaja and I were singing and nodded approvingly when he saw our sealed lips." (Page 28)

How is oppression of freedom of thought explored in the book?
Quote "Jaja's defiance seemed to me now like Aunty Ifeoma's purple hibiscus: rare, fragrant with the undertones of freedom"