Chains Thesis Paper
In Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, the author is trying to convey the message that everyone has to work for freedom. This is represented by both the personal story of Isabelle struggling with being a slave, and the historical aspect of America fighting the Revolutionary War.
“Ruth and me are free, Pastor. Miss Finch freed us in her will.” (Chapter 2, page 9) The moment she is freed, Isabel is wrongfully enslaved again. Nobody cares that there are papers proving her liberty, and they sell her again, forcing her to do whatever she can to become free.
“This house was not a safe place. I had to get us out.” (Chapter 10, page 64) Isabel is smart enough to realize that if they stay at the Lockton’s for much longer, they will be destroyed, either physically or mentally. It pushes her to take the drastic steps of spying, in the …show more content…
This country is going to be free, and you and me with it.’” (Chapter 12, page 83) Curzon is convinced that fighting on the rebel’s side is the best choice, because once they have won they had allegedly promised to free their slaves. Isabel has already fallen for this. She knows that the Americans don’t care about slaves.
“I would turn myself over to the rebels. I had helped them, fair and square. Now it was their turn. We were all fighting for liberty.” (Chapter 21, page 137) Isabel is counting on the rebels, because they understand her. They are also fighting for liberty against an oppressive and abusive owner. And after she helped them, by spying on her mistress and risking everything, they should repay the favor.
“I leaned back and took a deep breath, then kicked and kicked with all my strength until the wood broke and flew into the dark.” (Chapter 43, page 285) Isabel has hope again. She has discovered where her sister is, and has a plan. Nothing is stopping her, and she is taking steps towards her freedom. She escaped her prison, and rescued the boy who had once rescued
In Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, the author is trying to convey the message that everyone has to work for freedom. This is represented by both the personal story of Isabelle struggling with being a slave, and the historical aspect of America fighting the Revolutionary War.
“Ruth and me are free, Pastor. Miss Finch freed us in her will.” (Chapter 2, page 9) The moment she is freed, Isabel is wrongfully enslaved again. Nobody cares that there are papers proving her liberty, and they sell her again, forcing her to do whatever she can to become free.
“This house was not a safe place. I had to get us out.” (Chapter 10, page 64) Isabel is smart enough to realize that if they stay at the Lockton’s for much longer, they will be destroyed, either physically or mentally. It pushes her to take the drastic steps of spying, in the …show more content…
This country is going to be free, and you and me with it.’” (Chapter 12, page 83) Curzon is convinced that fighting on the rebel’s side is the best choice, because once they have won they had allegedly promised to free their slaves. Isabel has already fallen for this. She knows that the Americans don’t care about slaves.
“I would turn myself over to the rebels. I had helped them, fair and square. Now it was their turn. We were all fighting for liberty.” (Chapter 21, page 137) Isabel is counting on the rebels, because they understand her. They are also fighting for liberty against an oppressive and abusive owner. And after she helped them, by spying on her mistress and risking everything, they should repay the favor.
“I leaned back and took a deep breath, then kicked and kicked with all my strength until the wood broke and flew into the dark.” (Chapter 43, page 285) Isabel has hope again. She has discovered where her sister is, and has a plan. Nothing is stopping her, and she is taking steps towards her freedom. She escaped her prison, and rescued the boy who had once rescued