Ari's older brother, Bernardo Mendoza, was arrested and subsequently imprisoned for murder charges.
Bernardo Mendoza's Actions and Role
Bernardo Mendoza's actions cast a significant shadow over his family and the narrative he is part of. His key involvements include:
- Arrest and Imprisonment: Bernardo was taken into custody and incarcerated due to severe murder charges.
- Impact on Ari: His younger brother, Ari Mendoza, reportedly had no understanding of why Bernardo committed these acts and harbored a strong desire to comprehend his distant sibling. This lack of understanding from Ari highlights the profound emotional distance and mystery surrounding Bernardo's actions within their family.
- Antagonistic Role: Within the story of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Bernardo Mendoza serves as the overarching antagonist, his past actions and their consequences being central to certain thematic elements and challenges faced by the protagonist.
