One character in this novel confesses to the parish priest of Contla that he feels he has not adequately denounced the abuses of the rich, and that character must perform the last rites for a character who raped his niece Ana.
One character in this novel confesses to the parish priest of Contla that he feels he has not adequately denounced the abuses of the rich, and that character must perform the last rites for a character who raped his niece Ana. In addition to Father Renteria, this novel features a woman who is advised by a soothsayer to take the place of the title character's wife on their wedding night, Eduviges Dyada. It was originally titled The Murmurs, and while on her deathbed the title character's wife imagines herself to be with her dead former husband Florencio. After the death of Susana San Juan, the title character is killed by his son Abundio Martinez, and this novel begins with Juan Preciado's arrival in Comala in search of his father. For 10 points, identify this novel written by Juan Rulfo.
One character in this novel confesses to the parish priest of Contla that he feels he has not adequately denounced the abuses of the rich, and that character must perform the last rites for a character who raped his niece Ana.
{Pedro Páramo}