By ending the stories in such ways is probably what Proulx wants; to change the state of mind of the reader to a similar uncomfortable helpless feeling that immigrants felt everyday back in the 1900's. This feeling shows that those groups of young Muslims follow the terrorist's network because they feel vulnerable, and by not having a strong government, being part of a network good or bad gives them some sort of security.
The use of music is important in "Accordion Crimes" since it introduces the problems in society; prejudice is explained by the description of different music. The "accordion maker" calls the early blues that he hears in New Orleans bars as "kitchen music" (Proulx). "He disliked the music that black men played, confused music, the melody, if there was one, deliberately hidden in braided skeins of rhythm."(Proulx). The description of racism in the stories is seen like it was part of an immigrant experience; meaning that your ethnic nationality seemed better to you than others. Proulx uses the different types of music as metaphor to the different races that immigrated to America. The use of music gives another way to explain its differences like those that exists in human races. Proulx uses the music to make us understand that racism can be solved but it needs understanding and will power. In "Accordion Crimes" different types of music are played by different cultures, but if you take the time to listen to the music you may find its difference and beauty in its own way. This shows that the reason for most racism, hatred and xenophobia is simply the lack of education but the lack of real and just education. If people are very well educated, it doesn't necessary mean that they will be less racist. What is important is that for those problems to disappear, we need will power. If peace is important to us, then the rights actions must start in the house at a young age to try to give a just and none racist education to the young generation.
