Skoolet’s style exemplifies the writer's rule of “show, don’t tell when developing characters by showing their personalities and traits through describing the things that they do in detail. By doing this, the audience can interpret the characters personalities through their actions. For instance, Skloot begins to tell us things about Henrietta like “after her visit to Hopkins, Henrietta went about her usual, cleaning and cooking for Day, their children, and the many cousins who stopped by” page 27. This shows that regardless of the circumstances, she took care of her family. From the given information, being that Henrietta could be at risk for many dangerous diseases, her putting that aside shows the reader her willingness to put the needs