MASCULINE ABUSE OF POWER WITH REGARD TO RELIGION IN PURPLE HIBISCUS BY CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

Abstract

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian writing has been explored under the framework of ecofeminism. This movement links oppression of women and degradation of environment that ultimately occur as a result of patriarchy. It explores gender politics, gender discrimination and the role of misuse of religion. This study also investigates the masculine abuse of power with reference to religious bigotry. Moreover, Adichie through the character of Beatrice shows how such exploitation by men results in revengeful acts. She has portrayed a number of women and their struggles. Nature and love are the source of proper nourishment for the mental growth of women. On the contrary, oppression and religious extremism consequently lead to outraging effects. This study concludes that the oppression leads to traumatizing impacts. For instance, emotional disorder, rebellion in order to gain freedom as well as revengeful acts.