Kambili begins life with her world "as measured and quiet as that of our Sunday"(31) as she follows the strict guidelines set by her father. The grueling schedule of church and Sunday prayer leaves no place for his religion except structure and cold impersonality. This authority leaves him no room for error, and therefore no room for learning. This feeling of suffocation forces him to escape his father's control to feel his heart "running like an engine" (104), which allows him to break his constraints and find love with his aunt Ifeoma and his cousins. Her heart finds a way to have its own voice within her aunt's household and she finds that a vibrant life is one that fuels her growth. The stark contrast between the deafening silence of her father's house and the cheerful chatter of her aunt's house makes Kambili want to live beyond her father's reach. Although his methods of deception are not recommended, they show the strength of character of a person who truly follows their heart towards growth and happiness. As Kambili begins to defy her father's strict rules, she begins to learn what it means to experience the freedom to make her own choices. Like many humans, she becomes addicted to the joy of choosing her own path while discovering who she considers herself to be..