oh the point of views (20-41)

As I read on in The Power and The Glory, I discover that this novel is covering many points of view depending all one person which is the wanted stranger priest. All these characters connect to each other how I predicted before and it makes the story more interesting to know this man is effecting this many people. "There was something disinterested in his ambition: a kind of virtue in his desire to catch the sleek respected guest of the first communion party"(pg23). He has a big impact on the police in that they have their work cut out for them especially since he is a gringo and they all look alike.

One thing that definetly distrubed me in this part was the murder of the poor boy who was killed because of his beliefs. It is apparent to me that religion in Mexico at this time was a sore subject since everyones perspective kept mentioning it." He was a sacrilege. Wherever he went, whatever he did, he defiled God"(pg29). After seeing so much hatred against priests and religion I found some backround Mexican history that helped me realize what these people were going through. This timeperiod approximately during 1910-1920 was when the Mexican civil war was happening and besides that there was a battle between Church and State. The war was called "La Guerra Cristera" and it killed about 900,000 people. It was definetly a difficult time for priests which makes it clear why "the stranger" is hiding.

I have a feeling the plot is going to unravel a little bit more and more once we start repeating other characters perspectives. I think I enjoy listening to Mr. Tench's perspective the most because he is sort of not aware of the whole situation. I mean he seems so jaded, he missed his boat wanted to drink. He seems to be an alcoholic just like "the stranger".

"The stranger" makes a second apperance in the residence of Captain Fellows. Eventhough he is unaware at first his daughter shows he is hiding in the barn which is quite disturbing because why is the daughter so concerned with his well being? " You see, I don't believe in God. I lost my faith when I was ten(pg41)." If she is against in believing why she helping out a priest?
How does "the stranger" know where all the gringos are? I mean sure does know where to find the people with the alcohol. Wonder where he is going to show up next...