'El retablo de las maravillas' can be seen as a satirical c…

'El retablo de las maravillas' can be seen as a satirical commentary on this form of manipulation. Chanfalla and Chirinos, the swindling puppeteers, embody Bruno's concept of "hunters of souls," using psychological manipulation to control the townspeople's perceptions and beliefs[2]. By claiming that their puppet show is visible only to those of pure Christian blood, they exploit societal prejudices and fears, creating a collective illusion that is reinforced by the townspeople's desire to conform and avoid exclusion.