Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part J (2025)

This study presents an ecofeminist perspective on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus, examining the interconnected exploitation of women and the environment within the contexts of colonialism, patriarchy, and religious dominance. The paper uses textual analysis to examine the novel's depiction of the subjection of the environment and female bodies as analogous kinds of dominance. Kambili's developing relationship with nature, simultaneously a refuge of liberation and a harbinger of violence, reflects her battle against patriarchal subjugation. Female characters such as Aunty Ifeoma and Beatrice Achike illustrate the profound bond between women and the land, showcasing resilience through horticulture and agricultural work, which signify resistance and cultural preservation. The story analyses how Western Christianity and colonial legacies undermine indigenous ecological balance, perpetuating control over women and natural resources. Eugene Achike's authoritarianism exemplifies the detrimental amalgamation of religious doctrine, patriarchal oppression, and environmental estrangement. By revealing these systematic injustices, Purple Hibiscus emphasises the ecofeminist assertion that the subjugation of women and the plunder of the environment originate from the same power systems. The findings enhance postcolonial ecofeminist discourse by demonstrating how literature may contest prevailing hierarchies and envision sustainable, egalitarian futures.