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   At first, Sarty hopes that the fires will end. Unfortunately, Sarty finds out that this was not to be so. Abner begins to set ablaze his next barn. This time his father breaks his own moral code by not sending anyone to warn. Sarty pleads "Ain't you even goung to send a [slave]? At least you send [a slave] before!" Sarty's young mind is made up right then and there. He intends not only to extinguish the fire but also to extinguish the family connection. His act of warning the de Spain despite knowing fully well that he will incur his father's ire sends off the message loud and clear- that he is not going to be an accessory to his father's crime anymore. Fortunately, unlike his elders, Sarty is not corrupted enough to let go of his morality. The "pull of blood" is not strong enough reason to corrupt Sarty's principles. He stands by his principles and breaks free from his family's influence as epitomized by Sarty's breaking loose from the strong grasp of his mother's hand. Just as Sarty is able to let go of his mother, he too is able to let og of his ties as he strives to pursue nobler goals. His father's offense and his youthful sensitivity lead Sarty to his noble decision to warn the de Spain's. Sarty chooses not to look back to his family's painful past and move on without them.

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   Posted by gwencuizon on Friday June 27, 2008 at 8:23 PM