Take Me To Church?
Similarly to many of my other fellow AP Literature students, I noticed a distinct difference is one theme between Things Fall Apart and Purple Hibiscus. In one novel, the protagonist is resistant to Christianity whereas in the other novel the protagonists are deeply devoted to Christianity. Okonkwo has the perspective of a clansman who is resisting converting to Christianity. He represents the refusal to the acceptance of his beliefs. On the other hand, Kambii embraces these beliefs. She is a devoted Catholic girl from a modern wealthy family.
Another interesting point to mention is the stark differences between the modernization between the two novels. The lifestyle is Purple Hibiscus is similar to the lives teenagers lead in American. They don't believe in a lot of the cultures found in Things Fall Apart, such as witch doctors, oracles, or specific gods. They have cell phones, cars, and attend school.
However, one comparison is the domestic violence and pressure some of the characters face. Okonkwo and Kambii's father both aggressively beat the women in their lives with little resistance.
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