Character and War

As the Farming of Bones continuous, the readers can see Danticat’s constant criticism towards the hate Generalissimo’s Trujillo has towards the Haitian people. The constant threats that Amabelle and her people are exposed to are part of a dark moment that this country had to live through during this dictator’s rule in the Dominican Republic.

Although Danticat uses this book to criticize this prejudice, she also uses it to guide the reader towards the path of truth. This path shows the people that read the novel, how people that had to flew from Haiti because of different reasons are proud of their culture and their history. Such pride can be seen in moments such as the "sermons to the Haitian congregants of the valley he often reminded everyone of common ties: language, foods, history, carnival, songs, tales, and prayers. His creed was one of memory, how remembering--though sometimes painful--can make you strong." (Danticat).

This type of pride is used by Danticat to show the strength that her people had to have to get the character they needed to face those people that did not want them there. This book is a clear message the fight towards freedom of expression and respect towards the different cultures, not only in the island, but also all over the world.

In conclusion, the reader may observe Danticat’s attempt to criticize the Generalissimo’s prejudice and unjust behavior towards the Haitians in the Dominican Republic. Although his attempts to destroy them, the Haitians where proud of being from that side of the island, and although the memories where painful, they would always try to go back.