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Who is Sarah Kalama Kaahea from Moloka'i and what is their importance? Moloka'i_(novel) English & Literature Sarah Kalama Kaahea | Moloka'i

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Sarah Kalama Kaahea is Rachel's older sister. Rachel's leprosy was discovered at school because of Sarah's taunting. Sarah feels guilty about this for much of her life, but over the course of time, the two become good friends and even live together during their final years. Sarah provides Rachel with a complete picture of what happened to the family while Rachel was detained at Kalaupapa.

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