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The Dehumanization Of Characters In Copper Sun By Sharon Draper

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The theme of Copper Sun by Sharon Draper is how even though the characters were dehumanized, they were still able to come together and be equal human beings. The book follows a young black girl, Amari, through her journey in the slave trade, showing all of her hardships and struggles, as well as the bonds made throughout her travels. One of her relationships being with Polly, who quickly becomes a monumental character in the novel. Polly is another young girl who takes on her parents' indenture and is also fighting for her freedom. Using Amari and Polly’s circumstances and relationship, Draper conveys the theme.
Amari, a young black woman, lives in a village with all of her tribe in Africa. She was a free spirit who teased her brother and looked forward to seeing her betrothed, …show more content…

Isabelle is the second wife of Master Derby. She is an 18 year old blissful soul. Isabelle, unlike everyone else in the story, had the same opinion throughout the whole novel. She was kind to all, including slaves, and treated everyone equally. “Are you adjusting to your life here?’ the woman asked kindly. … “It must be very difficult for you, dear," Mrs. Derby said, as if she could read Amari’s mind.” (Draper 180). She genuinely cared for those around her and always treated everyone with compassion. Draper uses her character to portray her theme of putting race and status aside and just being human beings together. “I know about you and Clay.” … “It is an unfortunate situation,’ Mrs.Derby said with feeling. “But I have no control over what he does. To tell you the truth I have very little power over anything around here,’ she said morosely. ‘I just want to let you know I sympathize. I hope it ends soon.” (Draper 181). In this quote Isabelle shows real connection with Amari, caring for her even. Which even further pushes the theme. After witnessing her secret lover murdered because of his race, she was still kind hearted to those around

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