What is special about Pedro and Chúcaro's relationship?

Explain the relationship between Juan and Pedro. How does it function? Why do you think Pedro is closer to Juan than to his own father?

What is the significance of each of the three images on the walls of Juan's casita? How do they relate to the end of the book?

What is the main conflict of the book? How does the mayordomo create the main conflict of the book?

Why doesn't the patrón recognize the character flaws in his son?

What happens to Juan as a result of fighting for Chúcaro? How does he react?

Do you see any symbolism in Juan and Pedro's journey towards Iguaçu Falls?