Purple Hibiscus

What does lipstick represent in the book?

Amaka and Aunty Ifeoma tend to wear shiny bronze lipstick, while Kambili and Mama have cracked lips with peeling skin.

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Lipstick is a symbol of femininity..... becoming a woman and sexual awareness.

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