March 13, 2012
Dear Alejo, 
     I wanted to ask you about the relationship between Ti Noel and Mackandal.  The reason I ask this is because even though Mackandal leaves early in the book he is brought back up constantly in the end of the book.  What I think is happening is that by bringing back the idea of Mackandal it gives the reader a sense of fulfillment because we thought that Mackandal was going to be a major role player throughout the book, but then you made him leave!  Why would you do that???
     The next thing I wanted to ask you is why was the story so violent in some places.  I think you were just trying to portray exactly what was going on at the time of this revolution.  I feel like you portrayed it pretty accurately and made an excellent use of the theme sexuality---> violence because there definitely were some pretty gruesome parts within this book. 
                                                                                                                 Sincerely,
                                                                                                                 Clarence E. Hollins