How is belonging and race portrayed in short story the dew breaker circa 1967

The main theme portrayed in this collection of intertwined stories is the historical recollection of oppression that the Haitian people suffered under the totalitarian rule of their dictator Papa Doc. It shows the forceful expression of power, and absolute silencing of the people, resulting in complete control of both their private and public life. Anyone who dared to speak or show opinions differing from their ruler in any sort of way, even painting an unflattering painting as shown in "The Funeral Singer" of the authority, ends up disappearing inexplicably or flat out killed.