Race and Identity

Seacole navigates a world that categorizes her by her mixed-race Creole heritage, confronting both overt racism (e.g., the American toast praising her despite her color) and subtle prejudice, while asserting her own worth and pride in her identity.

Seacole confronts racial prejudice directly, both in the toast that demeans her complexion and in the steamer incident where she is forced off due to her color.