The angel announced that Maya would give birth to a son whose mission would be to change the face of the world.
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: Even before Pascal is born, his future has been prescribed for him. Throughout his mother Maya's pregnancy, an angel repeatedly visits her in her dreams, delivering the above prophecy about her unborn child. Although Pascal does not grow up with his birth mother and therefore does not hear about this dream from her, his life becomes dictated by the angel's predictions about his life. For this reason, Pascal is constantly plagued with questions about his meaning and purpose.

I have no idea. I'd like to have confirmation of what people are saying.
-- Pascal (chapter 6)

Importance: For a time, Pascal ignores the rumors about his origins and his fate. However, as he gains awareness of himself and the world around him, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the notion that he might be...