Desiree has been always a special existence. At the beginning of the play, we can tell that she differs from other peasants, such as this line:" They obeyed a wordless command of M. Galimar, or feared his vicious overseer-or both. Only the peasant girl used the brook." I found it really amazing for her to ignore the vicious power. Plus, she just doesn't feel like she is part of the peasant group, she seeks for her own world and freedom. "While all the other tired peasants rested before going up to the hills to the Vaudun ceremony, the peasant girl slipped away and came here." I found myself similar to Desiree. Sometimes, everyone can have a little space to enjoy themselves.
Also, according to the descriptions, she is a really attractive young lady. "She had the smoothest skin, the peasant girl. Black. Silk at the calves, satin on her thighs, changing to a velvet blackness as it spread up her shoulders, her neck, her face." This line is a complete description of her general appearance, and it actually makes a contrast with the next line: "The white of her eyes sparkled and the black pupils shone like jewels." The descriptions provide readers a vivid image of Desiree. I was impressed by her because she is so special and outstanding even when she's a peasant girl.
Her persistance on love surprised me. She makes so much effort to defend, treasure the strange young man even when they've never met before. She might not be an obedient girl but that's what I like about her. "He must not die, Desiree said, I shall not let him die." Her words are just so strong and staunch. She is similar to Romeo in some degrees: as a comparison, Romeo persist in going to the Capulet feast without an invitation. "Everyday, Desiree rushed from the hut, through the woods, across the road, and up the hill to the cabin. Then she rushed back, fearing that in her absence something might happen to her young patient." We can tell that Desiree really cares about people, she not only cares about gods, her parents, but, most importantly, she cares about that one breaking point in her life. The young man's existence definitely changes her life, he is free and handsome, she becomes his biggest admirer. That love force grants her unbelievable courage to chase after him later. Her journey is the most impressive portion of the whole book, she pays everything to search for her love. I really like the scene when she is in the city all by herself, all of her emotions are written. "Even in the dark she sensed the vitality beating like a force. What excitement! Cars raced toward her. Headlights blinded her, forcing her into ditches." I feel like I'm Desiree at that moment.
Desiree is my favorite character, her life attitude and characteristics are the main reason. This book gives me a brighter perspective to life. I hope I can be just like her, pursuing dream, fearlessly.
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