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Amaka and Kambili Character Foils

I need specific examples from the book that show the foils between Kambili and Jaja. Please provide the page number if possible

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 I do not see Jaha as a foil to his sister's character. I've always seen Adichie's use of the minor character, Amaka, as Kambili's foil. Did I read your question correctly? Is your teacher inferring that Jaha is Kambili's foil?

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