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In the novel Purple Hibiscus, Eugene Achike as more than a simple villain. He is depicted as a compelling character by giving Papa both good and bad characteristics. By using his wealth to help the community and his religion, Eugene becomes a respected and admired man by many, but Papa is abusive and violent at home with his family.
It is seen throughout the novel that Eugene uses his wealth to secretively help thee less fortunate and express the communities’ opinions about government that many fear to speak about. A “simple villain” does not uplift people but rather he uses his resources to gain power over others. Papa not only uses his wealth to feed and care for the needy, but also supports his religion, Catholicism, by donating large sums of money to St. Agnes church to maintain it. His generosity is highly influenced by his religion. This is why he dislikes giving money to Aunty Ifeoma since she is still associated with Papa Nnukwu who is a traditionalist. “papa had anonymously donated to the children’s hospital and motherless babies’ homes”. This quote shows his generosity, and this is the reason why many admire him including Kambili even though she receives abuse from her father. …show more content…

Agnes church, father Benedict, who once mentions Papa’s donation to the church to use as a marketing tool to help raise funds for the church. Kambili also admires Papa greatly for his work in the Standard and his donations to the church and missionaries. Even though Kambili is abused by her father, she thinks of him as a godly image thinking he cannot be wrong. Mama also admires Papa for remaining with her even though Papa has also killed her baby. Her admiration for Papa slowly fades as the story progresses. Despite all the good Eugene does, he still has a different personality within his

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