Rachel's Superiority To The Congolese
The use of “fine,” “extreme,” “platinum,” “sapphire-blue,” “envious,” and “charming” by the eldest daughter, Rachel, conveys a meaning of superiority to the Congolese at the camp she is staying at. This diction reminds the reader that Rachel has yet to learn that her status as a very white young lady does not matter to the people she must stay with for a year. Likewise, this diction makes Rachel sound very superficial and haughty, which makes sense since she comes from Georgia where racial segregation was still on stage, and white was seen as better than black. The diction that is used whenever the reader gets to see from Rachel’s perspective makes me wonder if Rachel will either learn to accept the Congolese as her family, or if she will unexpectedly