Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie uses many symbols in her novel, Purple Hibiscus. An explanation of these symbols will lead readers to a deeper understanding of the message of the author. This paper focuses mainly on the symbols of palm, figurines and hibiscus which are used in Purple Hibiscus. It argues that these symbols represent some characters in the novel or at least are used in connection to them through the use of the literary form of pathetic fallacy.

Nigerian Literature, Purple Hibiscus, Symbol, Palm, Figurines, Hibiscus, Adichie