How does fear fuel bravery, when fear is the total opposite of bravery in the novel Chains, written by Laurie Halse Anderson? In Chains, Isabel, a thirteen-year-old slave, feels fear, but manages and overcomes her fear when she takes action to fulfill her desires to become free. However, Isabel and her sister, Ruth, were sold to the malicious Locktons before reaching their lawyer. Furthermore, with their lawyer and old mistress’s will out of reach, Isabel accepts the challenge to achieve her freedom with bravery as a young slave. Along the way, Isabel also meets her companion, Curzon, a slave, who begs her to become a spy. After consideration, Isabel begins the journey of a young spy who desires to be free. Throughout Chains, the author develops the theme, “When people face danger, impossible odds, and life-threatening opposition, it may bring out the bravery they did not know existed” when Isabel becomes a spy, opposes Madam Lockton, and flees to New Jersey.
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During the time of the Lockton’s arrival to New York, Madam bickers over her personal belongings till suddenly, Ruth giggles. Subsequently, Isabel takes the blame as she thinks to herself, “better me than Ruth, better me than Ruth” (Anderson 33). Following this corruption, Madam scolds she has no tolerance for poor behavior. Likewise, after Madam’s warning, Isabel still rebels against Madam. For example, Madam fools Isabel that Ruth is sold and in response, anger elicits throughout Isabel. Isabel then threatens, “Answer me, you miserable cow. Did you sell my sister?” (Anderson 134). Afterwards, Isabel dashes to escape and consequently gets a branding with a capital “I” that proclaims her insolent manners and crimes. However, she perceives this as a mark for Isabel and her strength which grows her bravery. As a result of opposing Madam Lockton, bravery grows even
At first, Isabell is hesitant to become a spy, but she …show more content…
During the time of the Lockton’s arrival to New York, Madam bickers over her personal belongings till suddenly, Ruth giggles. Subsequently, Isabel takes the blame as she thinks to herself, “better me than Ruth, better me than Ruth” (Anderson 33). Following this corruption, Madam scolds she has no tolerance for poor behavior. Likewise, after Madam’s warning, Isabel still rebels against Madam. For example, Madam fools Isabel that Ruth is sold and in response, anger elicits throughout Isabel. Isabel then threatens, “Answer me, you miserable cow. Did you sell my sister?” (Anderson 134). Afterwards, Isabel dashes to escape and consequently gets a branding with a capital “I” that proclaims her insolent manners and crimes. However, she perceives this as a mark for Isabel and her strength which grows her bravery. As a result of opposing Madam Lockton, bravery grows even