Abstract
The work examines the concept of family dynamics and personal growth in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's and Buchi Emecheta's: Purple Hibiscus and Second Clsss Citizen. These two novels offer unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities individuals face within their families, particularly in the context of post-colonial Nigeria.
The study aims to analyze the key characters, Kambili and Adah in Purple Hibiscus, and Adah in Second Class Citizen, as they navigate oppressive family structures, cultural expectations, and societal constraints.
This study adopts the qualitative method of research, specifically textual method analysis. Through a comparative literary analysis, this project explores themes of domestic violence, religion, education, and gender roles, highlighting their roles in shaping family dynamics and personal development.
In the context of these novels, formalist theory allows us to analyze how the authors use various literary techniques to portray family dynamics and characters' personal growth.
The novels present powerful narratives set in Nigeria, delving into the challenges faced by the characters and their transformative journey as potrayed by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Buchi Emecheta.
