Throughout the novel, Rachel always seemed like the most materialistic, shallow girl. She despised her situation in Kilanga, and wished for a normal American sixteen year old girl's life. However, at the end, she is very satisfied with her life in Africa and reflects upon her ability to stay balanced. She was able to remain stable and balanced because she ignored the rest- what she didn't want in her life. All the other characters involved themselves deeply in Kilanga, whether it be in efforts to fix it or to embrace it. Rachel hated Kilanga, and thus she did not allow her emotions to become involved with it. At the end that saved her from becoming like the others.
-Susan Y.
The analysis of resistance to the social and external pressures impacting Rachael is relevant to her character development and personal internal/external conflicts presented by the character in the novel This demonstrates a character motif and overall thematic element commenting of societal norms and imperial impression other social establishments.
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