Willard struggles with the blacksmith because he sees a black man who is free and paid, while Willard is a white man who is not free and does not get paid. ... Similarly, many forms of love are portrayed in the book. ... The book opens up with the perceived betrayal of Florens by her mother. She never understands why her mother abandoned her, and the memories of the past constantly haunt her throughout the book. ... Free. ...

• Word Count: 1190
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School