How did the author decide to structure the stories around the Haitian cultural sayings like 'Krik? Krak!'?
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How did the author decide to structure the stories around the Haitian cultural sayings like 'Krik? Krak!'?
Did anyone else feel a strong connection to the themes of family and loss in these stories?
What do you think led Edwidge Danticat to focus on Haitian identity and history through these narratives?