Secret of the Andes

How does the author use silence as a literary device to convey ideas about communication, wisdom, and cultural traditions?

How does the novel contrast the Indigenous culture of the Incas with the influence of Spanish colonization?

Analyze the character of Chuto as a mentor figure. How does he guide Cusi throughout the novel, and what lessons does Cusi learn from him? Discuss how their relationship evolves over the course of the story.