The impression of the main character and his situation is that of cowardice and cunning. He begs for his life and tries to convince his son to interfere by saying these words - <em>"Make him listen. Use your wits and tell him they’ve scared me enough. Tell him please for the love of God.”</em>
Explanation:
Since the beginning of "Tell Them Not To Kill Me," it can be understood that Juvencio Nava is desperate. He is tied to a post and is about to face death. He pleads for his life and begs his son to interfere. The son's response to his pleas also tells us that Nava is selfish. He is hesitant to reveal that Juvenico is his father, considering the consequences for his son. He is also worried about himself and the rest of their family. Juvenico's selfishness gets portrayed here through his words to his son - <em>“Providence will take care of them, Justino. You go there now and see what you can do for me. That’s what matters.”</em>
Napoleon, while a dictator, did have a following of supporters. The memories of a long and bloody revolution were still too fresh and those who opposed Napoleon did not want to see another war breakout among the French people. They had hoped that, though he was alive, Napoleon would have little influence on France while in exile.
They believed that a society based around reason instead of religious fanaticism would improve the way people think to more critical, scientific thinking about social issues and problems.
Thomas Jefferson wanted to separate the institution of the church and the state. Religious people did not agree with him and accused him of being atheist. When Jefferson won the election the Congregationalists hid their Bibles because they were afraid to practise their religion and ruine their reputation. This fear was influenced by the political mudslinging during this time.
