What does freedom look like in Isabel's mind? How might the Patriots define freedom and liberty? Isabel has lived her entire life in bondage, but dreams of freedom. Lockton, a Loyalist, thinks that freedom and liberty has many meanings. The American Revolution was about freedom and liberty.How is her bravery and courage fueled by her fears? How does she become bolder and braver as the novel develops? What is Isabel's first act of bravery? Discuss her most fearful moments. How are Isabel's momma and Queen Esther, from the Bible, her role models for bravery? Discuss the connection between bravery, courage, and fear. Role models may be found in real life and in stories.

Explain what the mayor of New York means when he compares the rebels to vines. What do the dead plants represent? There is another plant metaphor in the novel. She plants the seeds, and one day finds that the plants have died. Why aren't the girls allowed to take personal items with them? Explain the symbolism of the seeds that Isabel hides in her pocket. Robert collects Isabel and Ruth on the day of Miss Mary's funeral. Robert accuse Isabel of lying when she tells him that she read Miss Mary's will? Explain why Pastor Weeks thinks that teaching a slave to read only 'leads to trouble.' How did Miss Mary Finch's view of slavery differ from that of most slave owners? Why does Mr.

Discuss the difference between a servant and a slave. Describe the life of slaves in the American colonies in the 1700s.

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