Isabel is a wonderful metaphor for the fledgling America. A metaphor is simply an unusual comparison. Sure enough, the idea of a young slave girl being compared to young America seems odd; however, when one looks at Isabel's situation and America's history, the reader can see the resemblance.
Isabel is a young slave girl who originally believes she will be free. Unfortunately, her freedom falls through and she is sold to a master who...
Isabel is a wonderful metaphor for the fledgling America. A metaphor is simply an unusual comparison. Sure enough, the idea of a young slave girl being compared to young America seems odd; however, when one looks at Isabel's situation and America's history, the reader can see the resemblance.
Isabel is a young slave girl who originally believes she will be free. Unfortunately, her freedom falls through and she is sold to a master who abuses her. Although Isabel feels somewhat loyal to her master (Mr. Lockton), she values her freedom more. Isabel beings to take steps towards her freedom with the help of her friend, Curzon. Eventually, Isabel escapes and is free to go where she likes (which happens to be to Charleston to look for her sister, Ruth).
Now let us look at how this compares to America's story. America began as a British colony that hoped to receive help from England as the new colony grew. The colony's freedom is threatened by George III, who continually abuses his power. Although the colonists feel somewhat loyal to England because of its original help, the colonists value their freedom more and begin to consider themselves Patriots. The Patriots begin to take steps towards freedom, initially drafting the Declaration of Independence. Just like Isabel, the colonists receive help, too, from the French. Eventually, the Patriots defeat the British and the United States of America is free to become its own country.
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