The novel explores themes related to history, memory, and identity. How are these ideas connected in the story? Consider the characters of Felipe and the General. How are these themes evident in their characterization and in their narrative arcs?

Why do you think the story is told in the second person? Do you know of other stories told from a similar point of view? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a technique? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Who is the narrator? How reliable are they? Is the narrator omniscient?