SARGASSO


the political and social problems of these countries,

but the way of expressing it will naturally vary depending

on the circumstances.

 The experience of exile, as well as the experience

of travelling, is one of the concerns common to all the

Caribbean. We have many things in common, but basically

we need to rescue the oppressed, the historically

oppressed. I understand that the same thing is happening

in Martinique and Guadaloupe, but I haven't had the

opportunity to visit these islands. I have travelled to

countries willing to make contact with their writers,

poets and artists. I frequently find it very difficult

to communicate because we have been brought up in an

individualistic culture where mistrust is one of the

factors which affects communication.

 I believe that in all Caribbean countries there is

a growing tendency towards unity. Not one of those

macabre, boring unities, but one of dynamic exchange--of

exchanging ideas and feelings. .the true unity. In

this sense I believe universities, government departments

and institutes of culture can play a very important role.

 There are two ways of being a Caribbean writer: