So I have come to the conclusion that one of the themes of the book is similar to the chapter them we have been reading in out lit book. Innocence V.S. experience. What I mean by is that it is becoming clear that Lizzie's, although hardly an actual innocent, is innocent by means of her love for her master, compared with the cynicism rampant in Mawu, Reenie who are routinely brutalized. At this point in the book, Lizzie has a hard time comprehending how MAwu and Reenie can want to run away, even leaving a child behind, but due to her innocence she really doesn't comprehend their version of slavery. More descriptions as to what happened and why later! HAve a good weekend!