Tasio, the town sage, is elated by Ibarra’s plan for a school but immediately cautions the young man, “The first advice I will give you is to never come to me for advice again.”

Tasio, the town sage, is elated by Ibarra’s plan for a school but immediately cautions the young man, “The first advice I will give you is to never come to me for advice again.” What makes the old man say this? What is his reputation in San Diego and what perspective does he add to the novel?