Through Amari’s impactful words, this quote is powerful to the story because it indirectly characterizes Amari’s hope and drive for freedom. This feeling she has drives her to push herself, and her friends, to go as far and as long as they can to achieve their goal of tasteful freedom. These challenging goals show how she overcomes adversity because through all she has overcome, she still has a goal to achieve what she wants, and she does not let obstacles stand in her way. Moreover, her hope for this dream of a free place gives her the ability to stay resilient in the face of adversity.
