Differences Between Eugene And Aunty Ifeoma

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Many siblings have differences, many don’t agree with each others ideals and morals, but the differences between Eugene and Aunty Ifeoma are larger than most siblings. Eugene is successful,wealthy, and a prominent figure in his society. Religion plays a large role in his life to the point where it turns into fanaticism. He does a lot of social work and gives a lot of donations, but no one can see the abuse that he inflicts on his family at home. We see throughout the novel that in the social environment Eugene acts different and at home is not the same way as he portrays himself. The role that religion plays in his life also makes a large difference in the way he treats his family. Aunty Ifeoma on the other hand is the opposite of Eugene. She is an independent educated woman. As a widow she was able to raise her children on her own and start her own career. Kambili and Jaja were saved by her emotionally and physically. The main differences between Eugene and Aunty Ifeoma are their families, their …show more content…

They are both hard-headed and she is the only one who would be able to change him. She had no fear of telling him because she knew he wouldn’t dare to do anything to her or her children. Aunty Ifeoma got up and started to shout. Her voice was unsteady. “I will put my dead husband’s grave up for sale, Eugene, before I give our father a Catholic funeral. Do you hear me? I said I will sell Ifediora’s grave first! Was our father a Catholic? I ask you, Eugene, was he a Catholic? Uchu gba gi!” Aunty Ifeoma snapped her fingers at Papa; she was throwing a curse at him. Tears rolled down her cheeks. (189) Eugene and Ifeoma are different but have the same character. They use their authoritative mindset in different ways. Ifeoma uses it help her family get on the right track while Eugene uses it as a way to get what he wants from his

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