Phrases:Phrase n. 1: Curzon makes his first appearance as a true risk taker when he steps forward when his grandfather calls him and he replies, "'I say that 'I am an American.'" Curzon said, "An American soldier" (p. 164) . Sentence #2: Curzon, is an American slave in an American family. Halfway through the book, he becomes an American soldier because "Master Bellingham promised me freedom if I would enlist in his place" (pg. 166). #3: [TOPIC SENTENCE 1] At the beginning of the book, Curzon offers to take Isabel to the tea water pump. This is the first small risk Curzon takes in the book. At first we would consider him as an ordinary slave. just like Isabel, but we later find out that he is treated slightly differently than Isabel and Ruth. Later we learn that Curzon enjoys many freedoms in his family, but we did not know when he interrupted Master Bellingham and Mrs. Lockton, saying: " I'll take it, sir." Lockton turned. The boy had taken off his red hat and bowed politely" (p.34). Phrase no. 4: [TOPIC SENTENCE 2] Another example of Curzon taking risks and paying for his freedom was when he became an American soldier. This is a huge risk because by becoming a soldier he puts his life and safety at risk. We read that Isabel doesn't see the difference in him at first, but then says, “They were his clothes. When I first met him, he was dressed like a rich man's servant, and he was. Now his tailored waistcoat was gone and his shirt was dirty with sweat and mud. Hanging over him was a pair of work pants cut below the knee. He had no socks or shoes. Even his fancy red was stained with mud” (page 165). This quote explains how Isabel describes him as a soldier, all dressed up in... means of paper... who loves risk, as he takes many risks throughout the book. At the beginning of the book, Curzon offers to take Isabel, the new girl, to the tea water pump to fetch water for her new owners. Also, halfway through the book, we read that Curzon has become a soldier, which risks everything Curzon had in his possession at the time. The final example of Curzon taking a huge risk and paying for his freedom was when he didn't fight back for his own safety and comfort. His cellmates treated him differently because he was a black slave, and therefore did not give him the blanket, food, or anything else comforting he might have needed to survive the cold winter and raging fever. Curzon may not have changed much during his adventures, but he has gained more experience and memories and has certainly paid a huge price for his personal comfort and future freedom..