She longs for an air conditioned home and an ample amount of food at supper – luxuries which are hard to come by in Haiti. Although she has a loving relationship with her husband Yves, her life is not fully satisfying. She states, “Sex is one of the few pleasures we have left.” (p. 109). This demonstrates the difficulty she faces in surviving in Haiti while still living a satisfying, fulfilling …show more content…
She has key revelations about Haiti and also carries doubts that their risky journey will pay off. For example, as she left her office for the last time, she reflects, stating “It is always when I am leaving work that I realize what an odd country Haiti is, with the Internet, computers, fax machines and photocopiers in offices and the people who use the, living in shacks with the barest of amenities.” (p. 114). Here, Gabrielle clearly describes the politics of her survival. She is a slave to a system that does not provide her with the comfort that she desires. Additionally, she also has doubts about moving to America for a better life. She earnestly longs for a better life, but questions if it could realistically happen, stating “too many have turned back when they realized the many miles between Haiti and Miami are not so few as the space on the map implies.” (p. 111). Given this, it is clear that many politics are involved as Gabrielle yearns for a better life outside of