Death Comes for the Archbishop Lesson Plan

Why does Vaillant demand a mule from Lujon? Do you think that he has the right to ask? Does his behavior change the way you think of him?

Throughout much of the book to this point, Vaillant has been the kinder and more gregarious of the two priests, so students may be shocked that he drives such a hard bargain with Lujon. This answer will give them a chance to discuss that shock, and decide if it makes them dislike the priest in any way. They may also argue that he is wrong to use spiritual matters as a reason for Lujon to give him a mule.

We learn that Magdalena marries Buck Scales because of the social lift that comes with marrying a white man. What does this...