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Intro to Purple Hibiscus
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Introduction to
Purple Hibiscus
Created by Mrs. Klein
for 9th Grade Literature
Do Now
Do Now
Silently work on journal entry 1 for 5 minutes.
You may write on the paper I provided or your own paper. This journal will go in your Purple Hibiscus notebook.
The second question may be difficult for you to answer. If you are unsure, you can wait until I explain it.
In 5 minutes, we will share and discuss.
5 Desires
1. Survival
Are you mainly concerned with satisfying your basic needs? Food, shelter, health?
2. Love and Belonging
Are you mainly concerned with fitting in, having friends, having a strong bond with your family? Do you really can about whether people like you?
3. Power
Do you mainly want to have control over your own actions and decisions? Do you ever wish that you could have more authority over others?
4. Freedom and Independence
Do you wish to be left alone and trusted to make your own decisions?
5. Fun and enjoyment
Are you mainly concerned with having a
good time?
5 Desires
Write your name on a post it.
Then, draw a symbol that represents you.
Motivation
It could be a smiley face, an emoji, a reference to a nickname, a number. Just pick something that is meaningful to you.
Example: I call my son Hair Bear, so I drew a teddy bear.
Beyonce
Place your post it note on the poster that fits you best.
Today's Goal and Agenda
Discuss
Today, we are going to learn about Purple Hibiscus, the novel we will be reading for the next 9 weeks.
Your goal is to start thinking about how the novel applies to your life. You are more motivated to read if you feel a connection to the text.
Then, you will sign up for a small research project.
Chim-muh-MAHN-duh
en-GOH-zee
ah-DEECH-ee-(ay)
Purple
Hibiscus
You need to know:
Time for Notes
The more you know before you read, the better you understand.
- A brief summary of the novel
- The setting
- The characters
- The author
Overview
- Published in 2003, the novel is set in contemporary Nigeria.
- It is the first-person account of 15-year-old Kambili's experience growing up in Nigeria with an oppressive (excessively strict) and religious father during a time of personal and political turmoil.
- Kambili's life begins to change after she has an extended visit with her Aunt Ifeoma, who is much more liberal than her father.
Overview
Genre
The genre is narrative, meaning it is told in first person, and coming-of-age (bildungsroman), meaning it is about the protagonist's experience growing up.
No Spoilers
While the novel is not a mystery, it does have a few twists and turns, so I highly recommend that you do not google the plot. The wikipedia page will spoil you.
If you...
If you have ever felt like you do not belong, if you have ever struggled with your family, if you have ever felt like the world is falling down around you, if you have ever wondered who you really are, if you have ever been 15, then you will relate to this novel.
Main Characters
Characters
- Kambili - 15-year-old female protagonist, a top student at her girls only private Catholic school; her life revolves around her family, her school work, and her religion; she is not allowed time for friends or fun
- Jaja - Kambili's older brother who is a top student at his boy's only Catholic school
- Papa/Eugene - Kambili's wealthy, powerful, and religious father; he is seen as a hero in his community but acts like a villian in his home
- Mama - Kambili's mother who struggles with health problems
Her extended family
- Papa Nnukwu - Papa's papa and Kambili's grandfather who she is forbidden to see except for 15 minutes a year because he is not Catholic
- Aunt Ifeoma - Papa's sister who is a lecturer at the University
- Amaka - Kambili's 15-year-old female cousin who intimidates Kambili with her style and interests
- Obiora - Amaka's younger brother who Kambili thinks is much wiser and mature than she could dare to be
Setting
The novel is set in three cities in Nigeria:
Enugu
Abba Town
Nsukka
The time is contemporary - meaning 1990s-now
Enugu
- Means hill top
- Was the capital of Biafra, a short-lived country that broke off from Nigeria in 1967
- Considered the capital of "Igboland"
- The Igbo are one of four major ethnic groups in Nigeria (Igbo, Yoruba/Yaruba, Hausa, Fula)
- This is where Kambili lives in a compound (large, walled-house)
with her family
Abba Town
This is the village where Papa comes from.
He grew up there and now owns a mansion there.
He returns on holidays and hosts a feast.
Abba Town
Nsukka
- The town of Nsukka is home to the main campus of The University of Nigeria
- The University of Nigeria is one of 5 elite colleges in the country
- It was founded in 1955
Nsukka
Author
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Born in 1977 in Enugu, Nigeria
- Began writing Purple Hibiscus in college
- Was 26 when it was published
- Won a McArthur Genius Grant in 2008
- In 2012, she gave a TED Talk called "We Should All Be Feminists," which Beyonce sampled on "Flawless"
- 3 novels, 1 short story collection, poetry, essays
Author
Anticipation Guide
Anticipation Guide
Do Now: Work on the anticipation guide silently for 10 minutes. Then, we will discuss.
Today in class:
Anticipation Guide
"Flawless" Analysis
Work on your research project
If you finish early, begin reading.
Flawless
Flawless
Beyonce's "Flawless" samples Adiche's TED Talk, "We Should All Be Feminists."
1. Silently read the lyrics. You may make
notes in the blank space, but leave room for
notes from me.
2. Consider how Beyonce's and Adichie's
parts are similar and different.
3. Analyze why Beyonce chose to sample
Adichie's speak.
Time to research!
Time to research!
In pairs, you will research a topic related to Purple Hibiscus in order to create a short presentation.
I will go over the assignment, and then you will sign up for a topic in Google Classroom.
All presentations are due at the end of next class!
Research Time!
Research Time!
Finish your research with your partner and create your presentation.
Pay careful attention to the requirements for each slide.