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Canons of Satire in Adichie's Purple Hibiscus: A Focus on Domestic Violence and Religious Fanaticism
Abstract
This paper x-rays the satirical punches of Adichie on Nigeria's military dictatorships and corrupt civilian governments since she gained political independence sixty-three years ago. It concludes that Adichie is a committed writer and Purple Hibiscus, a powerful satire that documents fictionally some of the notable happenings of Nigeria's military era and a leading light against corruption and bad leadership. It is a praise-worthy contribution to the repertoire of Nigerian fictional works that has its parallel in highly ennobled works like Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God.
How to Cite
Oboli Blessing, AGBONIFO ROSEMARY (2024). Canons of Satire in Adichie's Purple Hibiscus: A Focus on Domestic Violence and Religious Fanaticism. Social Science and Humanities Journal, 8(05). https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v8i05.1052
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