notes

In the beginning, the author gives background information to the readers, introduce the main information to the readers. People live on the island---Jewel of the Antilles. She told us people separate into rich and poor, people live in different places on the island. Asaka, goddess of earth, of plants, of all growing things. Peasant loves this god because peasant prays for the good harvest. Agwe, god of the sea, of our many waters. People went to the Vaudun ceremony, but Ti moune run away to relax. He went under the water, the author describes Ti moune's looks. Then the author begins to talk about the story between two gods and the story of Ti moune.
Monsieur Bienconnu---the village centenarian, she asks men to work. This person has power on this island
Mama Euralie---Main character's mom??? 
Tonton Julian
Ti moune---always daydreaming