Tyrant Banderas
Tyrant Banderas symbolically represents the despotic rule of the Spanish colony. Banderas is an intelligent ruler who uses his power to make sure the people below him worship whatever he does. Banderas is autocratic, and he does not want to entertain ridicule and criticism. Whoever attempts to critique Banderas's rule is prisoned and subjected to suffering.
The townspeople
The townspeople represent the desolation citizens go through under autocratic rulers. The townspeople are very meticulous farmers who are determined to make their lives better. Unfortunately, the townspeople's efforts are not rewarded because the Tyrant Banderas reaps from their efforts. Consequently, the author uses the townspeople as a symbol of subjugation that ordinary citizens are subjected to by their leaders.
The Prison
The prison is close to Tyrant Banderas's palace. The prison is a symbol of oppression and power. Tyrant Banderas imprisons all people who go against his authority. Besides sending his opponents to prison, Banderas makes sure that he goes there to ensure they get maximum punishment. Therefore, prison symbolizes the oppression the townspeople go through in the hands of Banderas.
The organized attacks
The organized attacks by the townspeople symbolize the determination of the townspeople to fight for their freedom. Despite having no specialized weapons, the townspeople are courageous enough to face Banderas's troops with specialized weaponry. Consequently, the reader can realize that the townspeople are fed up with the tyrannic rule of the Banderas.
The detainees
The detainees represent freedom fighters. The townspeople are ready to fight for their freedom at all times without fear. The people are not happy with Banderas because they toil day and night working in the fields, and all the benefits go to Banderas. Therefore, people are willing and ready to oppose Banderas. Unfortunately, the people opposing the current rule are sent to prison to serve jail terms that they do not deserve. The detainees are ready to suffer because, through their misery, their fellow townspeople will get freedom at last.
