Jaja Achike

Question 1

‘Papa, may I have the key to my room, please?” “I would like some privacy.”

Answer 1

• he knows papa will say no, yet has the bravery to ask anyway
• beginning of his defiance

Question 2

“Jaja’s eyes shone as he talked about the hibiscuses…”

Answer 2

• Jaja clings onto the hope and freedom that the hibiscues symbolise
• he is hopeful and optimistic

Question 3

“We are going to Nsukka. Kambili and I.”

Answer 3

• declarative shows Jajas strong defiance against Papa.
• he is unafraid of opposing papa

Question 4

Jaja stands up for kambili after she breaks the fast

Answer 4

this shows his love for his sister, willing to put himself in danger for the protection of her.

this foreshadows him taking the blame for papa’s poisoning

Question 5

jaja & kambili’s “language of the eyes”

“we spoke more with our spirits than our lips”

Answer 5

shows the deep familial bond and connection between mama and her children.

they have been forced into silence due to oppression, but find a way to communicate despite that