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From the evidence from Purple Hibiscus, and The Empire Writes Back, the quotes and analysis both show that Papa was heavily influenced by white culture and ideology. In fact, he went to study in England for a little bit. He has lived the life of a white person. Reading the novel with the claim in mind will allow the reader to develop a connection between Papa’s abusiveness, white culture, and his background. This could also be applied to everyday life because individuality is a problem. People want to be like someone else, but don’t want to be themselves. In this case, Eugene wants to be a great Christian, but will not associate with his nativist culture. Papa wanted to be a part of white ideology and culture, because of the superiority they

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