The novel chronicles Diego 's upbringing as well as the origins of his Zorro alter ego .
Allende 's story is split into six parts , each part dealing with one stage of Diego de la Vega 's life , with the last part serving as the epilogue .
The novel chronicles Diego de la Vega 's upbringing as well as the origins of Diego de la Vega 's Diego de la Vega alter ego .
Allende 's story is split into six parts , each part dealing with one stage of Diego de la Vega 's life , with the last part serving as the epilogue .