Isabel might find Phillis Wheatley noteworthy because she was an enslaved African woman who became the first published African-American female poet. Despite being brought to America as a slave and facing many obstacles, she was able to achieve literary success and gain recognition for her work. Wheatley's story could serve as an inspiration for Isabel, who also faced oppression and struggles as a slave, to see that it is possible to achieve greatness even in difficult circumstances.