Throughout Purple Hibiscus, Papa’s obsession over control is made very clear. “ They are not like those loud children people are raising these days, with no home training and no fear of god,” (58). When Papa says this to Ade Coker, it is obvious that he expects his kids to be quiet and to talk only at the right times at home. Kambili and Jaja are always afraid about saying something that could anger him. “He was supposed to say something now, to contribute, to compliment Papa’s new product,” (13). This quote shows that Mama, Jaja, and Kambili are always supposed to compliment Papa’s products just to please him. When Jaja did not compliment his product, Papa became angry with him. “It showed even in the schedules themselves, the way his meticulously drawn lines, in black ink, cut across each day, separating study from siesta, siesta from family time, family time from eating, eating from prayer, prayer from sleep,” (23-24). …show more content…
He wants everything done in an organized and efficient manner in his household. “Papa insisted we call it the host because “host” came close to capturing the essence, the sacredness, of Christ’s body,” (6). When this was mentioned by Kambili early in the story, it was clear that Papa put a substantial emphasis on their religion. “I don’t like to send you to the home of a heathen, but God will protect you,” (62). When Papa says this, it is obvious that he does not want his kids to see Papa-Nnukwu because he is a heathen. “You are eating ten minutes before Mass? Ten minutes before Mass?” (101). This quote shows how rigorously the Achikes practice their