"Let it be understood that I have not failed to notice it, and to be not only flattered by its universality, but further very grateful that I have had the opportunity to know the real American people, quite distinct from those who have assumed this honored name when it suited their selfish ends."
This line in "Hawaii's Story" was extremely powerful, especially in the ways that the author formatted it. It begins saying how she was very flattered by how nice and welcoming the people were in America, and it really changed her outlook on them. She says "the real American people" which is important because she finally got to meet actual Americans, not just think of them as their negative stereotype. At the end the author says "suited their selfish ends." The alliteration used at the end of this sentence makes her message stronger and more memorable. What the Americans did was very egotistical and that they didn't think about what their actions were causing because all they were looking for was the end result.
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