1. Character Analysis – The Cousins: L/O – to explore differences in the younger generations
The big question: How do the cousins appear to be liberal in Kambili’s eyes?
Liberal - Favouring reform, open to new ideas, and 
tolerant of the ideas and behaviour of others; not 
bound by traditional thinking; broad-minded.
Repressed - To end, limit, or restrain, as by 
intimidation or other action.
Freedom of Speech –the right to express any opinion 
in public without censorship or restraint by the 
government
Kambili page 72: “still, I felt strange asking about the cousins I hardly knew”
The cousins are with Papa-Nnukwu at this point. How does this show differences between the two families?
What other differences are their between the cousins and Kambili/Jaja?
Skim read the section of the novel where Kambili and Jaja are
staying with the cousins (pages 116 – 187). Working together: What do you notice about the behaviour of the cousins in contrast to Kambili?
Discuss – How can these words above be applied to the younger generation in Purple Hibiscus?
Teacher will take feedback and discuss at each point. Students should be discussing and making notes as they go along.
Answer the big question
Success Criteria:
Answer the question
Explores examples from the novel and links these
Uses the three adjectives/ideas to drive the argument
Analyses using – What – How – Why to show understanding of character
Embeds context
Explores the effect of language using terminology
On page 116 – we see the cousins Obiora and Amaska.
How are they presented?
(think about their appearance/behaviour/attitudes)
How does Kambili feel?
How