EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF PATRIARCHAL CULTURE IN ADICHIE’S PURPLE HIBISCUS

Abstract

This study primarily centers on examining the impact of patriarchal culture within Adichie's highly regarded literary work, Purple Hibiscus. The primary objective of this research paper is to analyze the prevalence ofdomestic violence and its impact onthe female protagonist in the literary works of Adichie. Domestic violence is a widely recognized and pervasiveproblem that has a significant impact on individuals across the globe. It is particularlyconcerning when considering the welfare of women and children, especially in specific geographical areas. It’s been noted that women experience various forms of oppression withinthe institutionofmarriageaswellas facesocietaldiscrimination in their respectivecommunities. Adichie's extensive body of work is primarily focused on female protagonists, providingvaluable insights into the diverse challenges encountered by women in Nigeria. Adichie's critically acclaimed novel, Purple Hibiscus, explores the pervasive theme of male-dominated patriarchal cultures, a recurring motif in the realm of Afro-American literature. The prevalenceoffemale oppression is a widely recognized and frequentlydiscussed issue within the context of postcolonial Nigerian society. This research article seeks to undertake a comprehensive examination of the frequency and occurrence of domestic violence within the context of Adichie's highly regarded literary work, Purple Hibiscus. This study aims to analyze theportrayal of male dominance with female characters within the literary work. Adichie's novel delves into the examination of the widespread violence that is deeply ingrained in the fabric of Nigerian society, the same way perceived and understood through the lens of its female protagonists.