The novel also does not shy from depictions of ritual human sacrifice. Throughout the novel, Mixtli criticizes not only Christianity, but also the Spaniards' hypocrisy in espousing Christianity while simultaneously engaging in acts of great violence and degradation toward the native populations.
The novel confronts representations of ritual human sacrifice. Throughout the narrative, Mixtli condemns Christianity as well as the Spaniards' double standards in professing Christian values while engaging in brutal acts against native communities.