Later that night, I burned the doll that killed him
-- Clora as Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: The quote illustrates the power of hoodoo and what Clora is capable of doing. Clora is using hoodoo to exact revenge on the man who hurt her and burning the doll is part of the process.

Fear of a hoodoo women was natural. Fear was how it had to be
-- Clora as narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: The quote shows the reader the power that hoodoo has in practice and reputation. Using fear allows the hoodoo women to have power over people without taking any action because those people believe in hoodoo.

That’s the only good in my life. You and this room, just the two of us
-- Rose (chapter 2)

Importance: The quote offers insight into the depth of the relationship between Rose and the Duelist. Rose loves the Duelist and trusts her. It gives Rose hope to carry on and one day be free of the witch’s...