Casiopea, who had prayed at the age of ten for her cousin Martίn to go off and live in another town, far from her, understood by now that God, if he existed, did not give a damn about her. What had God done for Casiopea, aside from taking her father from her?
-- Casiopea (Chapter 1)

Importance: This quote establishes two important things about Casipea’s character. First, the more minor of the two, is her dislike of her cousin Martίn. This proves that, even from a young age, her cousin was a mean and arrogant boy, and the two have likely never had a strong relationship. Secondly, this shows that Casiopea has no real belief in God. This is a dangerous mindset, considering the push for Catholicism in the area. Furthermore, by establishing this now, the author will force Casiopea to question her faith and the truth behind certain beliefs when she...