What becomes painfully clear in Rachel’s personality during
the ant attack?
The ant attack is an event that specifically emphasizes each
character and how they react in certain situations. In Rachel’s case, we as
readers begin to realize how self-oriented Rachel truly is. Rachel has always
been similar to her father with her arrogant personality and belief
that she is superior over others.
Rachel appears to be focused on possessions and does not
value family like other family members care for her. As the ant attack arrived,
Rachel was “trying to think what to save.” Rachel told, “Not my clothes, there
wasn’t time, and not the Bible- it didn’t seem worth saving at that moment, so
help me God. It had to be my mirror.” This incident proves that Rachel is
materialistic and self-centered. She does not care about the rest of her family
running but rather stays behind to gather some possession. The fact that she
did not grab her Bible either proves that she is not as superior and faithful
as her father, Nathan, makes the family out to be.
Another portion of the ant attack that struck me about
Rachel’s personality was the line, “Then I spotted Mama Kwanza being carried on
her husband’s back toward the boats. They went right past me! She did deserve
help, poor thing, but I personally have a delicate constitution.” Rachel had
the opportunity to help Mama Kwanza but instead chose not to because of her own
health. Instead of making a sacrifice and trying to help, Rachel only thought
of herself in the situation. The different occurrences throughout the ant
attack bring forth Rachel’s true character.
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