Purple Hibiscus

Lesson 8
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ELA

Unit 9

9th Grade

Lesson 8 of 32

Objective


Identify examples of the themes of freedom and silence in this section of text. Students will also be able to explain the irony in the difference between Papa’s personal and political actions.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  pp. 37 – 42

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Target Task


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Which of the following best describes the irony of Papa’s actions?

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Writing Prompt

Write a thematic statement that describes the author’s message about silence in the novel. Support that thematic statement with evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • How does the author show the complexity of love between Papa and Kambili in this excerpt? Use evidence to explain your answer.
  • p. 37: How are recent events and her own silence affecting Kambili? (personal)
  • p. 37: What are the consequences of Ade Coker’s decision to NOT stay silent about the coup? (political)
  • p. 42: What does Ade Coker do when he is released? How does this relate to the thematic topic of silence?
  • What does Papa decide about the newspaper after Ade Coker returns? What is ironic about this? Why?
  • What is the author saying about silence?

Notes


For homework students should read pages 42-52.

Next

Infer Papa’s values based on his relationship and interactions with Papa Nnukwu.

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