Purple Hibiscus

How does Eugene's bravery in the face of the military government's repressive measures develop his character? Does it go hand in hand with his rigid discipline or does it show another side of his personality?

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A prominent man in the Achike’s village of Enugu, Papa runs several successful factories and publishes an English-language newspaper infamous for its criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt government. He is a devout Catholic who expects nothing less than perfection from his family. Papa punishes his wife and children in order to correct their behavior. Papa is beloved in his community but is estranged from his own father and his traditional African culture. Although Papa seems successful, he is a deeply flawed and abusive man,