First of all, Las Casas uses statistics as a rhetorical feature. To illustrate, Las Casas uses statistics when describing what occurs on the islands of Puerto Rico and Jamaica. In the letter it says, “fewer than two hundred survive on each of the two islands, all the others perished” (26). Before using statistics, Las Casas states that there were over six hundred thousand natives living on the islands. When individuals read the statistics, they become aware that an amplitude of natives died. Only a scarce amount survived the excruciating abuse by the Spaniards. When Las Casas uses statistics, the scene is more impactful. When authors use statistics, the reader cannot argue with the facts stated. Authors also use statistics because they