The relationship between Zachariah and Charlotte relates to the theme of transformation because they both do not belong to in 19th century and Seahawk society.
What is a Theme?
A theme is a recurrent idea in a text, story, or poem.
Recall that Zachariah said: "Miss Doyle is so young! I am so old! Surely there is something similar in that. And you, the sole girl, and I, the only black, are special on this ship. In short, we begin with two things in common, enough to begin a friendship."
It is to be noted that Zachariah's age and experience is somehow compared with the youthful vigor and idealistic tendencies of Charlotte.
Of course, there is the issue of their race and gender. Because she is the only woman and the only black person, Charlotte and Zachariah share a legal status that is compromised.
According to the Law, both would have limited rights to their persons and property. This is is also communication in more than a few places in the novel.
Remember, for instance, that Charlotte compares herself to a bale of cotton in the beginning of the novel.
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