Question

Why do the women in the story turn to miracles and/or witchcraft? What might Danticat be suggesting about hope? What might she be suggesting about women?

Answer 1

The women in the story turn to miracles and witchcraft as a form of hope and solace in the midst of their despair. Danticat is suggesting that hope can be found in unlikely and unconventional sources, and that women can be powerful and resourceful in finding solutions to their struggles. She is also suggesting that women can be resilient in the face of adversity and are capable of finding strength in each other. Through the story, Danticat highlights the ways in which women can come together to form a support system and lift each other up, even in the face of oppression.