The Shadow of the Wind (p202-227)

Father Fernando tells what has been the most revealing story of all. He tells Daniel and Fermin the story of Carax's school years at San Gabriel's Schoool. At the school, Carax became good friends with Miquel Moliner, Jorge Aldaya, Fernando Ramos, and the Javier Fumero whom Fermin is so spiteful of. At the end of his story, it is learned that Fumero killed his very mother and tried to murder Carax but couldn't as Miquel saved him. Fermin and Daniel are shocked to find that Penelope might be the key to figuring out Carax. On their bus ride home, Fermin and Daniel review what they've learned an discuss other matters like life and love. When Daniel reaches his shop, he finds Bea staring into the glass window. She hands him an adress and tells him to meet her at four.
*Do you believe that Daniel and Fermin will look for Penelope's governess, Jacinta Coronado, even though they promised the Father Fernando.

The Shadow of the Wind (p179-201)

This section opens with Daniels story to Bea, which recalls the events that have happened in this story thus far, from his dream in which he could not remember his mother's face to earlier that day when he met Nuria-he left nothing out. He then takes her to the Cemetery of Forgotten books where Isaac, the man in charge, questions Daniels action. His night with Bea ends as they kiss and depart, not knowing when their next meeting will be. Daniel gets to the book shop that night and for the second time, confiding in Fermin, Daniel tells the story of Carax, Coubert and all else. After the revelation about Nuria acting as the Carax-Fortuny lawyer, Daniel and Fermin head out in search of information that explains why Nuria lied. Daniel and Fermin end up with Father Fernando, who went to school with Carax and Aldaya.
*What do you think will be revealed in Father Fernando's story that could really benefit Daniel's search?

The Shadow of the Wind (p155-178)

After that morning when Don Anacleto delivers the terrible news about Don Federico's beating during his one night stay in prison-imprisoned by Fumero-Daniel's father gives him the day off; Daniel decides to pay a visit to Nuria Monfort. Through their discussion, Daniel learns that most of what Isaac told him was true. Before Daniel departs from Nuria's home, they share a romantic moment which ends right before the two meet lips. That same day, Daniel meets Bea at the university where they begin their "date". After learning that Bea is unsure if she truly loves her fiancee, Daniel decides to open new worlds to Bea in hopes of persuading her to stay.
*Do you believe Bea will stay or leave Barcelona? Will Bea and Daniel hit it off?

The Shadow of the Wind [pgs 131-154]

Daniel consults Dona Aurora and Mr. Mollins, the apartment tenant, and learns what could turn out to be vital information. Mollins explains to Daniel that the crucifixes in Carax's room were placed there by his father, Mr.Fortunys, because he considered his son "the son of the devil/sin". Reason being that Fortunys' wife had an affair with another man and there's a possibility that he may not be his offspring. He also explains to Daniel that Fortunys was distant from Carax, rarely spending time with him. Dona Aurora also tells Daniel that Carax was a storyteller, orally delivering his stories to different audiences but never repeating them more than once.

*Why do you think Carax refused to retell his stories?

The Shadow of the Wind [pgs 105-130]

With help from Torres, Daniel finds important information about Carax's past. He of course, begins to follow this information which leads him to Dona Aurora. During his visit with Dona Aurora, Daniel is taken to an abandoned building that was once Carax's childhood home and looked as though it had been recently visited. When Daniel arrives to Carax's room, he finds it is locked. However, this doesnt stop him from entering. While inside, Daniel is surprised to find numerous crucifixes and photos in his room. Before leaving the room, Daniel takes a letter written to Daniel from a woman named Penelope.
*Does Penelope have something to do with Carax's dissapearance?
Who do you think visited the abandoned home last?

The Shadow of the Wind [Pgs 81-102]

This particular chunk contains mostly details on friendships between Daniel and others, as well as new findings leading to insight on Carax. Now that Daniel no longer cares for Clara, or tries not to care, he devotes the majority of his time to investigating Carax and Coulbert, the man responsible for the burning of Carax's books. With the remainder of his time, Daniel manages to repair and/or form new friendships. Daniel is no longer in a fix with his father, and has once again become good friends with Tomas. However, with the addition of Daniels new found friend, Fermin Romero de Torres, an ex CIA agent, Tomas and Daniel begin to grow apart once more. Nevertheless, the ex CIA agent becomes a significant attribute to the search on Carax, as he helps Daniel find that Carax has living relatives nearby.
*How significant do you think Fermin will be to the investigation of Carax in the future

The Shadow Of The Wind(pgs.52-77)

In chunk three of The Shadow of the Wind, pages 52 through 77, the plot of the story rises in both suspense and drama. As Daniel continues his search to find information on Carax, the strange "man shadow" insists one night as Daniel goes for a walk, that he hand over his precious novel. Daniel rushes to Claras house in search of his book in hopes of securing it from the shadow who threatened Daniel. While at Clara's home, Daniel decides to peek into her room and witnesses Clara having sexual intercourse with Neri. Daniel is overcome with mixed emotions and finds himself gettinbg beat by Neri's fists. Daniel later returns home to his father whom delivers a message from Clara to Daniel. Daniels response is that he will never again speak to Clara.
*Do you believe Daniel will really ignore Clara and forget about her so easily?
*Why do you think the shadow man wants The Shadow of the Wind so badly?