scene offers another play, Divine Narcissus to inform the audience that idolatry is the devil's workshop. Religion plans on performing it in the crown city of Madrid, the royal seat of her Catholic kings. Characters The loa presents the main characters in two pairs: Occident and America, and [Christian] Religion and Zeal. Characters are listed in order of appearance as follows: Music - Featured in the first scene singing about noble Mexican origins at a celebration of the great God of Seeds. This character provides information about the native inhabitants and sets the tone of the play. Music urges everyone present in the first scene to participate in the celebration of the God of Seeds. America - Appears in the form of a gorgeously attired indigenous woman, who represents the local indigenous population. She is seen dressed in elaborate cloaks and tunic. This character is shown in the first scene mid-conversation with Occident. America adores the God of Seeds and is opposed to converting to Christianity. Occident - This character is present in the first scene and initiates conversations with America. Occident, as well as America, adores the God of Seeds and refuses to change his religious views. Zeal - This character is first presented in the second scene in conversation with Religion. Zeal is disguised as Commander in Chief. Zeal later confronts Occident for following idolatry and scorning Religion. He instigates punishment of the indigenous people. Religion – First appears in the second scene conversing with Zeal in the form of a Spanish lady. Later tries to aggressively convert Occident. Religion favors repression of the older ways of the indigenous population. Soldiers – These are seen later in the act and represent both native inhabitants and European invaders. Themes and symbolism Sor Juana’s work shows apparent parallelism between her life and the struggle of the individual, specifically being for women in respect to creative fulfillment and self-expression. Uniquely for her time, she emphasizes the idea of equality of women. She portrays feminine resistance to patriarchal domination. The majority of the loa centers on freedom of choice for the indigenous inhabitants in opposition of the Spanish invaders. Symbols are apparent in the names of the characters, such as Music, which typically signifies prosperity, pleasure, and an expression of emotions in a positive manner. Religion represents Catholic practice in Spain. This character is portrayed as a woman scorned by America and