Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: • Complete Plot Summary and Analysis • Key Facts About the Work • Analysis of Major Characters • Themes, Motifs, and Symbols • Explanation of Important Quotations • Author's Historical Context • Suggested Essay Topics • 25-Question Review Quiz The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: humanity; immortality and legacy; scientific racism; racialized poverty; hela cells; red nail polish. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Deborah Lacks; Henrietta Lacks; Rebecca Skloot; George Gey.