Readers can see several parallels that exist between Isabel and America.
First, Isabel is a slave. She has masters that are ruling over her. When the book begins, America is also being ruled over by a master. That master is Britain and its king. The book begins in May of 1776, and the United States didn't declare independence until July of 1776.
Second, Isabel is trying to gain her freedom throughout the book. She attempts to get her freedom in a variety of ways, and she succeeds by taking matters into her own hands. America did the same thing. The colonies attempted to gain independence through all kinds of legal channels, but only succeeded in gaining independence by taking the initiative and forcing it to happen.
Third, Isabel is a young character. America is a newly formed (young) country.
Fourth, Isabel is abused by her master. America is abused by Britain. For example, "taxation without representation" was a major sticking point for the founding fathers.
Fifth, Isabel receives help from Curzon in her efforts to attain freedom. America eventually gets help from the French in order to secure independence.
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