Characters in Purple Hibiscus
Kambili
Papa (Eugene)
Mama (Beatrice)
Aunty Ifoema
Papa-Nnukwu
Father Amadi
Amaka
Obiora
Chima
Main character
15 Year old girl
Oppressed by her father and her society
Naive and innocent
Priest from Nsukka
Kind-hearted and very good natured
Respects Nigeria and incorporates Igbo language and songs in his church
Kambili and Jaja's cousin
Jealous of her cousins' wealth and lifestyle
An activist and outspoken supporter of African culture
15 years old
Quiet and withdrawn
Jaja
17 years old
Quiet and withdrawn but does become more confident
More openly rebellious than Kambili
Lives in Nsukka
Cares very much for the wellbeing of her niece and nephew
Doesn't agree with her brother's actions
Meek and shy
Opressed and beaten by her husband
Cares a lot for her children
7 year old cousin of Jaja and Kambili
14 year old cousin
Intelligent beyond his years
Mature
Traditionalist who believes the religions of his ancestors
Close to Ifoema's family
Was cut off by Eugene due to his beliefs
Devout Catholic who is very strong in his faith
Rigid rules and very high expectations for his family
Believes Western culture is superior to Nigerian
Beats his children and wife because he believes that is what God is telling him