Deanna Frey Pd.6 Connector

        There are many similarities and differences between Chains and this section of Copper Sun. The act of Bill pitying Amari is similar to Lady Seymour's kindness to Isabel in Chains. Both Isabel and Amari's names are changed by their masters and neither of them like it. Isabel and Amari are also similar in that they are both more intelligent than they let on to their masters. Each girl's owner talks about their "property" as though they are not there or cannot understand. Polly is introduced in this selection and also holds a resemblance to Isabel from Chains because of her strength and determination not to cry and her ability to read. Differences between Copper Sun and Chains  include Isabel remembering her father through her brand and is encouraged, while Amari thinks of Besa when she sees the sun and the stars and feels sadness. When Isabel arrived at her destination of New Jersey on her boat, she was elated and hopeful. However, when Amari's ship lands in America, she feels discouraged and fearful. Copper Sun and Chains have similarities and differences shown throughout their plots.
     
           Connections can be made between Copper Sun and the outside world. Master Derby's new wife, Mrs. Derby, reminds me of Miss Celia from the movie The Help. Both women are pregnant and married to wealthy men who do not treat the colored with much respect. However, both of these women don't seem to understand "their place" above their maids or slaves, but are kind and care for the people that are below them. Polly is an indentured servant who basically has the same status as the slaves, but she views herself as above them. This reminds me of the story told in the play The Diary of Anne Frank. Mrs.Van Dan considers herself a higher class than the Franks during their stay in the annex, while the truth is that they are in the same situation of living in hiding. The example of thinking yourself better than others from Copper Sun can also be seen throughout everyday life in our society.