Genre
Political Non-Fiction
Setting and Context
the United States, from Harris' birth in 1964 to present day
Narrator and Point of View
from the point of view of Kamala Harris
Tone and Mood
Triumphant, Revolutionary, Mysterious, Chaotic, Solemn, and Jovial
Protagonist and Antagonist
There is no clear protagonist/antagonist structure in the book.
Major Conflict
Harris' struggle to get success in her life and gain high office
Climax
This is a non-fiction book that has no climax.
Foreshadowing
Harris' profound success is foreshadowed often and early on in the book
Understatement
The difficult circumstances Harris had to endure and overcome are understated in the book
Allusions
To Harris' family history and the history of the United States, popular culture, geography, and religion.
Imagery
Harris uses intense imagery to evoke an emotional response in readers
Paradox
N/A
Parallelism
Harris often parallels her story and the story of other successful women of color in the book
Metonymy and Synecdoche
USA = the United States of America
Personification
Harris often personifies California and the United States in the book.
